Technical Manager

AL YAMAMA SAFETY CONSULTANTS L.L.C is seeking an experienced Technical Manager / Mechanical Engineer to manage and perform technical inspection activities related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, cradles/BMU systems and lifting equipment.

This is a hands-on technical position. The selected candidate will be responsible for technical management of inspection activities while also carrying out onsite inspections at client locations.

The Technical Manager will ensure that inspections are performed competently, safely and consistently in accordance with the company’s approved inspection procedures, applicable technical requirements and management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onsite inspection and technical assessment of elevators, escalators, moving walks, cradles/BMU systems and other lifting equipment.
• Provide overall technical control of AL YAMAMA’s inspection activities.
• Review inspection requirements, equipment details, applicable inspection methods and technical criteria before inspection activities are accepted or assigned.
• Ensure suitable inspection methods, procedures, checklists and technical requirements are used for each inspection.
• Review site conditions, equipment readiness, access, safety requirements and technical limitations before and during inspection activities.
• Evaluate inspection findings, measurements, technical evidence and conformity results.
• Perform and/or control technical review of inspection reports and certificates before authorized release.
• Ensure inspection findings and conformity decisions are technically supported by objective inspection evidence.
• Develop, review and approve inspection methods and technical procedures where required.
• Define competence requirements for inspectors and technical personnel.
• Assess, authorize, monitor and support the continuing competence of inspectors.
• Assign inspection activities only to personnel authorized for the relevant equipment category and inspection method.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and resolve technical uncertainties arising during inspections.
• Monitor the proper selection, use and technical suitability of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Stop or suspend inspection activities where unsafe conditions, technical deficiencies, inadequate evidence or competence concerns could affect inspection validity.
• Assess the technical impact of nonconforming inspection work, defective equipment or questionable inspection results and determine appropriate corrective action, reinspection or technical review.
• Maintain professional, impartial and independent technical judgement during all inspection activities.
• Support internal audits, management reviews, technical assessments and accreditation-related activities relevant to the Technical Manager function.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of direct technical experience specifically with elevators.
• Elevators
• Escalators and moving walks
• Cradles / BMU / suspended access equipment
• Other applicable lifting equipment
• Strong practical knowledge of elevator mechanical systems, safety components, operating systems, inspection techniques and common defects/failure conditions.
• Strong understanding of lifting-equipment inspection, safety requirements, technical evaluation and conformity assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform onsite inspections independently and make sound professional technical judgements.
• Ability to review technical documents, inspection records, measurements, photographs, findings and inspection reports.
• Ability to identify safety-critical conditions and determine whether an inspection should continue, be limited, postponed or stopped.
• Strong technical-report writing and inspection-documentation skills.
• Ability to lead, assess and technically supervise inspection personnel.