Description
About the Role
Responsible to function as the PA's building department representative within Engineering QAD for new and existing Vertical Transportation systems. Participate during acceptance inspection and testing before placing the units in service. Recommend the issuance of a Permit to Occupy or Use for new installation. Attend annual inspections and testing of existing equipment for both PA and tenant-maintained equipment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect new VT systems to ensure conformance with the approved design documents.
- Participate during testing of new Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways, and Dumb waiters to ensure conformity to the applicable codes.
- Document non-conforming construction comments and follow up for satisfactory disposition.
- Perform annual inspection and testing of existing VT systems to document nonconforming items and recommend whether the equipment is operating safely and can remain in use
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Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years inspection and testing experience of new Elevators and Escalators
- 3 years maintenance and repair experience of existing Elevators and Escalators
- 3 years working knowledge of applicable codes for inspection and testing of VT systems.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- QEI Certification
- Valid Driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
- Professional Engineering and/or Registered Architect License in NY & NJ
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.