Cranes & Rigging Safety Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Buildings seeks an Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) to perform technical inspections of cranes, derricks, work platforms and related equipment to ensure compliance with NYC Construction Codes and Department rules.

Responsibilities include investigating accidents and complaints, issuing violations, verifying licenses, testifying as needed, and maintaining detailed records. This role may involve supervising staff and driving to inspection sites.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in hoisting and rigging inspection or related crane roles.
• Three years of experience as described above plus 60 credits toward a civil or mechanical engineering degree.
• Completion of an apprentice program in hoists and rigging with related experience.
• A Professional Engineer license issued by NYS.
• Education or experience equivalent to the above.
• To be eligible for higher assignment levels, additional supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of cranes, derricks, work platforms, and other hoist and rigging equipment for safety compliance.
• Responds to accidents, incidents and complaints and investigates for conformity with codes and rules.
• Inspects and may test slings, ropes, cables, blocks and other components for safety conditions.
• Patrols district to observe hoisting operations.
• Studies drawings to obtain details for inspections.
• Issues violations, summonses and stop work orders.
• Verifies licenses of onsite workers.
• Explains the nature of violations to recipients.
• Testifies as needed at ECB, depositions, and court.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Explains and enforces applicable laws and rules.
• May assign, supervise, review and evaluate work of subordinates.
• May train subordinates in their duties.
• May review applications relevant to the field.
• May assist supervisor.
• Operates a motor vehicle in performance of duties.

Job description

The New York City Department of Buildings seeks an Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) to perform technical inspections of cranes, derricks, work platforms and related equipment to ensure compliance with NYC Construction Codes and Department rules.

Responsibilities include investigating accidents and complaints, issuing violations, verifying licenses, testifying as needed, and maintaining detailed records. This role may involve supervising staff and driving to inspection sites.