Job Description Job Purpose
n n The Senior Lift Inspector acts as a leading technical expert responsible for inspecting to ensure the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
n This role leads third-party periodic inspections, witnesses testing for new installations or modernizations, and provides technical mentorship to junior inspection engineers.
n Representing TÜV SÜD's heritage of safety and trust, the Senior Inspector bridges traditional hands-on safety examinations with modern, data-driven digital inspection tools.
n n Key Responsibilities
n n Technical Inspections & Safety Compliance
n Advanced Code Inspections:
n n Performs rigorous statutory and periodic physical inspections of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical lift systems to ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (e.g., EN 81 / ISO 8100 series, ASME A17.1).
n n Safety & Function Testing:
n n Witnesses and verifies crucial safety tests, including over-speed governors, emergency braking systems, and buffer clearances.
n n Design & Structural Reviews:
n n Conducts design drawing reviews, circuit diagram analyses, and work completion verifications for modernizations and new installations.
n n Contemporary Technology Evaluation:
n n Utilizes and evaluates digital solutions like the ADIAS system.
n n Audit-Ready Reports:
n n Prepares accurate, legally binding inspection reports, conditional assessments, and compliance certificates in strict accordance with ISO/IEC 17020 quality management standards.
n n Accreditation Support:




n n Maintains highly robust technical documentation required to support internal and external local accreditation audits.
n n Process Improvement
n Identify gaps in inspection practices and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
n Support development and revision of checklists, procedures, and technical guidelines.
n Drive standardization of inspection and reporting practices across regions.
n Support with innovative ideas for process enhancement and continuous improvement for LCC South Asia.
n Develops methods for inspection, testing, reporting, and training. Evaluates inspection methods and recommends improvements.
n Leadership & Client Relations
n Team Mentorship:
n n In the future, supervises, guides, and technically vets the reports and certificates generated by junior lift inspectors and technicians.
n n Subject Matter Expertise:
n n Provides technical advice to building owners, facility managers, and contractors regarding required repairs, upgrades, or complex safety code deviations.
n n Accident Investigation:
n n Acts as an independent technical expert to investigate lift-related malfunctions, complaints, or accidents when required.
n Qualifications & Experience
n Education:



Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent technical diploma with extensive industry experience).
n Experience: 5 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in lift installation, maintenance, testing, quality inspection or third-party inspection (prior experience with a Notified Body or independent inspection agency is highly desired).
n Certifications: Valid local license/registration as a Certified Lift Inspector or Lift Authorized/Competent Person will be an added advantage
n Standards Expertise: Deep, operational knowledge of localized elevator codes, the European Lifts Directive, ISO 8100, and functional safety standards such as PESSRAL.
n Technical Skills
n n Strong knowledge of lift & escalator safety systems and components.
n Understanding the Quality Management systems - risk assessment, non‐conformity management, and audit processes.
n Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
n Key Competencies & Traits
n Uncompromising Integrity:
n n Ability to make objective, independent safety decisions in the best interest of public safety, even under commercial pressure.
n n Forward-Thinking Mindset:
n n Openness to digital transformation, predictive maintenance data analytics, and IoT integration in the lift industry.
n n Physical Capability:
n n Excellent physical fitness, including comfort working at heights, inside lift shafts, and navigating machinery spaces safely under strict QHSE policies.

📌 Senior Lift Inspector (Raigarh)
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