Job DescriptionJob Purpose

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- 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.
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- This role leads third-party periodic inspections, witnesses testing for current installations or modernizations, and provides technical mentorship to junior inspection engineers.
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- 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.
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nKey Responsibilities

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- Technical Inspections & Safety Compliance
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- Advanced Code Inspections:
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nPerforms 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).

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- Safety & FunctionTesting:
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nWitnesses and verifies crucial safety tests, including over-speed governors, emergency braking systems, and buffer clearances.

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- Design & Structural Reviews:
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nConducts design drawing reviews, circuit diagram analyses, and work completion verifications for modernizations and new installations.

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- Modern TechnologyEvaluation:
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nUtilizes and evaluates digital solutions like the ADIAS system.

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- Audit-Ready Reports:
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nPrepares accurate,legally binding inspection reports, conditional assessments, and compliance certificates in strict accordance with ISO/IEC 17020 quality management standards.

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- Accreditation Support:
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nMaintains highly robust technical documentation required to support internal and external local accreditation audits.

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- Process Improvement
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- Identify gaps in inspection practices and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
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- Support development andrevision of checklists, procedures, and technical guidelines.
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- Drive standardization of inspection and reporting practices across regions.
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- Support with innovativeideas for process enhancement and continuous improvement for LCC South Asia.
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- Develops methods for inspection, testing, reporting, and training. Evaluates inspection methods and recommends improvements.
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- Leadership & Client Relations
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- Team Mentorship:
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nIn the future, supervises, guides, and technically vets the reports and certificates generated by junior lift inspectors and technicians.

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- Subject Matter Expertise:
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nProvides technicaladvice to building owners, facility managers, and contractors regarding required repairs, upgrades, or complex safety code deviations.

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- Accident Investigation:
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nActs as an independent technical expert to investigate lift-related malfunctions, complaints, or accidents when required.

NQualifications & Experience





NEducation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent technical diploma with extensive industry experience).

NExperience: 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).

NCertifications: Valid local license/registration as a Certified Lift Inspector or Lift Authorized/Competent Person will be an added advantage

NStandards Expertise: Deep, operational knowledge of localized elevator codes, the European Lifts Directive, ISO 8100, and functional safety standards such as PESSRAL.

NTechnical Skills

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- Strong knowledge of lift & escalator safety systems and components.
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- Understanding the Quality Management systems - risk assessment, non‐conformity management, and audit processes.
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- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
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- Key Competencies & Traits
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- Uncompromising Integrity:
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nAbility to make objective, independent safety decisions in the best interest of public safety, even under commercial pressure.

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- Forward-Thinking Mindset:
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nOpenness to digital transformation, predictive maintenance data analytics, and IoT integration in the lift industry.

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- Physical Capability:
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nExcellent physicalfitness, including comfort working at heights, inside lift shafts, and navigating machinery spaces safely under strict QHSE policies.

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