Job Description
PACO Group, Inc. (PACO) is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time
Qualified Elevator Inspector to join our team on a critical project for the MTA. This project involves the replacement of 37 elevators at key NYC subway stations, ensuring compliance with MTA standards and enhancing the safety and reliability of our transit infrastructure. The field office for this project is located by Atlantic Terminal, providing an excellent base for managing inspections across multiple station sites.
Responsibilities: - Inspection & Quality Assurance:
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of new elevator installations and existing systems to ensure adherence to MTA specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
- Verify that all work complies with MTA guidelines, technical standards, and project plans, identifying any deviations and recommending corrective measures.
- Document inspection findings in detail, preparing accurate reports and maintaining thorough records of all compliance and safety data.
- Monitor the installation process from pre-commissioning to final acceptance, ensuring that all safety protocols and quality standards are rigorously met.
- Collaborate closely with contractors, MTA representatives, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment with MTA requirements.
- Assist in coordinating safety inspections to ensure a secure environment for all personnel on-site while upholding MTA's stringent safety culture.
- Commissioning Tasks:
- Manage all commissioning tasks outlined in the Technical Scope of Services to place elevators into service in accordance with the project schedule.
- Achieve, validate, test, and document the performance of installed elevators and their integrated components and systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, design intent, and specifications.
- Lead and manage the commissioning team-including representatives from the Design-Build Contractor, subcontractors, and various MTA C&D units-to ensure that all steps in the commissioning process are completed successfully.
- Prepare and submit test procedures, performance curves, test report forms, O&M manuals, and other required data in accordance with the project specifications.
- Review arrangement drawings to confirm the accessibility and maintainability of all equipment, recommending changes as necessary.
- Technical Support & Continuous Improvement:
- Provide expert technical support during project meetings by offering insights into compliance challenges and best practices for MTA projects.
- Stay current with changes in MTA regulations, elevator technology, and industry trends to continuously enhance inspection and commissioning practices.
Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in elevator inspection, maintenance, or commissioning, with a proven track record on projects involving MTA or public transit systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
- Qualified Elevator/Escalator Inspector ("QEI") accredited certification.
- Deep understanding of MTA standards, codes, and regulatory requirements related to elevator installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Extensive hands-on experience with elevator systems, including familiarity with modern digital inspection tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with commissioning aspects of Design-Build Contract documents, including PRDCs, drawings, specifications, relevant codes and standards, and manufacturer requirements.
Key Skills and Abilities: - Exceptional attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset for identifying and addressing technical and safety issues.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly document inspection findings and interact effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inspections and commissioning tasks across various subway station sites concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience working on large-scale MTA projects or other transit-related elevator replacement and commissioning initiatives.
- Experience in delivering O&M manuals and training materials.
Benefits 401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.
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