Senior Safety Inspector-Elevator/Amusement Ride

State of Missouri; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal seeks an Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspector to perform annual safety inspections, testing and compliance oversight. You will inspect elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters and related equipment to ensure public safety and code compliance.

You will advance to QEI and NAARSO certifications within two years, work with contractors and public officials, and participate in seminars and variance reviews.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including at least one year with elevators; high school diploma or GED.
• Able to obtain QEI certificate within two years.
• Able to obtain NAARSO Level 1 or equivalent within two years.
• Must pass physical and psychological examinations.
• Post-secondary education not required but may substitute for up to two years of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual safety inspections and testing of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts and related equipment.
• Investigate accidents or failures involving elevator-related equipment.
• Oversee independent state-licensed inspectors and review plans for new/altered equipment.
• Conduct informational seminars and review variance requests.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers and the public.

Skills

Elevator safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Inspection procedures

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering coursework/continuing education

Job description

Since 1972, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal has been the State of Missouri's premier regulatory oversight and enforcement agency for Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety, and Firefighter Training and Certification. The Division provides services to over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri, as well as to the 6.1 million residents and over 40 million visitors to the state, each year.

Our vision is to work with Missouri's Fire Service and other partners to provide a safer environment for the citizens and visitors of Missouri by minimizing the threat of death, injury, and property loss. Our mission is to provide proactive statutory enforcement, regulatory oversight, and education to protect all lives and property from the devastation of fires, explosions, and life safety perils.

We value responsibility, integrity, professionalism, fairness, and dedication. The Division of Fire Safety is looking for a person who shares these values to be part of our team of Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspectors. Division of Fire Safety Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspectors are ASME Qualified Elevator Inspectors (QEI), as well as certified through the National Association of Amusement Ride Officials (NAARSO), to ensure registration and compliance, and conduct safety inspections and accident/incident investigations for; elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters and/or amusement rides and related equipment with state law, national codes, and rules and regulations.

Job Description:

An employee in this class independently performs and observes annual safety inspections and testing of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters, amusement rides, and related equipment to ensure public safety and to monitor compliance with state laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards enforced by the Division of Fire Safety.

Applicant must live or be willing to move to the following counties within 90 days of starting employment: Jackson, Platte, Clay, Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, Buchanan, Clinton or Cass counties. If outside of the listed counties, the application will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be approved by the Division Director.

Work also involves:

• Identifying potential inspection sites and locating unregistered elevator-related equipment.
• Inspecting new, existing and altered elevator-related equipment to ensure it is in compliance.
• Investigating accidents or failures involving any type of elevator-related equipment.
• Overseeing independent state-licensed inspectors.
• Reviewing plans of new/altered elevator-related equipment.
• Conducting informational seminars and reviewing variance requests.
• Duties also include providing technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, building owners and the public.

Assignments are completed with independence, receiving minimal direction from the Deputy Chief and other administrative superior(s) through reports, conferences, staff meetings, training, technical updates and consultative personal contact.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Four years of experience in the mechanical and/or electrical trades, including at least one year that involved the design, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or inspection of elevators; and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • (Post-secondary training or education in mechanical or electrical engineering, electronics or closely related area at an accredited college or university or acceptable continuing education provided by the elevator industry may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the stated general experience.)
• Ability to possess an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certificate within two (2) years.
• Ability to possess a National Association of Amusement Ride Officials (NAARSO) Level 1 certification, or certification of Amusement Ride Inspector with the American Industry Manufacturing and Suppliers (AIMS), or equivalent certification as specified by the Division of Fire Safety within two (2) years.
• Ability to pass physical and psychological examinations as prescribed by the Division of Fire Safety.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of state laws, regulations, and rules related to the use, construction, installation, and repair of elevators, escalators and all related equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the American National Standards Institute.
• Possess basic knowledge of the requirements of NFPA70, National Electrical Code, and Article 525 - Carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events.
• Possess basic knowledge of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements for amusement rides and devices.
• Considerable knowledge of the design, construction, installation, inspection, and repair of elevator, escalator, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters, amusement rides and related equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors, architects, engineers and safety directors.
• Ability to travel extensively in the completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work in an environment that may include factors such as heat, dust, noise, hazardous materials, heights and confined spaces.
• Ability to perform detailed tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders and perform tasks involving balance and eye-hand and eye-foot coordination.
• Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to prepare detailed reports of inspection findings.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

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