Profession lift installation supervisor

Lift installation supervisor monitor the installation of lifts. They keep an overview of the proceedings, assign tasks, and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Realistic

Knowledge

• Pneumatics

  The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.

• Hydraulics

  The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

• Lift safety mechanisms

  The various mechanisms to prevent a lift from falling. Lift governor operation and safety brake operation mechanisms.

• Lift safety legislation

  Local legislation on lift safety mechanisms, loading limits, speed limits and installation procedures.

• Types of lifts

  Various types of lifts, based on their mode of operation, such as hydraulically powered lifts. Various lift operation schemes and configurations.

• Electricity

  Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

• Mechanics

  Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Skills

• Monitor stock level

  Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Program lift controller

  Configure the lift controller to make sure the lift operates correctly and efficiently. Set the desired operating mode for one lift or for lift group operation. Maximise comfort while minimising travel time.

• Supervise staff

  Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

• Manage health and safety standards

  Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

• Ensure compliance with construction project deadline

  Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Plan shifts of employees

  Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

• Liaise with managers

  Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

• Process incoming construction supplies

  Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

• Guide lift car installation

  Guide the process where a crane hoists the lift car to the top of the finished shaft and lowers it along the support rails. Communicate with the crane operator during the car installation to ensure correct and safe installation.

• Test lift operation

  Test all features of a lift to ensure proper and efficient functioning.

• Monitor lift shaft construction

  Monitor the construction of the lift shaft in a building. Make sure the shaft is straight and structurally sound to support safe operation of a lift.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Record test data

  Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

• Work in a construction team

  Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.

• Evaluate employees work

  Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

• React to events in time-critical environments

  Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB