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Building Inspector - Southwest Region
UL Solutions · Northbrook, IL
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About the Role
A Senior Building Inspector is responsible to review and inspect commercial buildings for adherence to safety codes and regulations. Ensures buildings conform to local, state and federal codes and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Inspects buildings for fire and life safety and fire protection systems to determine their compliance with local or international building codes.
- Buildings include Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Hospitality sectors.
- Fire protection systems include fire suppression and fire detection and alarm systems.
- Reads and interprets building codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications.
- Identifies records and reports all deviations using tools provided.
- Involves travel and meeting and communicating with building owners and managers regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues pertaining to code compliance programs and services; responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets policies and procedures, ordinances and codes.
- Follows up to verify that corrections of violations have been made and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
- The Job requires business integrity, high ethical and safety compliance and adherence is paramount.
- The job involves travelling and meeting Building owners/client.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- University Degree (Equivalent to Associates degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Safety Engineering preferred
- Related discipline plus generally five years’ experience as an inspector, building contractor, engineer or other building related trades.
- ICC Combo commercial Inspector certification
- Certified Electrical Plans Examiner
- Knowledge to interpret building codes and ability to identify non-compliant installations as essential.
- Good verbal communication skills with customers.
- Must have excellent computer skills.
About the Job
Home Based Position - Candidate preferred to be located close to airport due to travel requirements
What we offer
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
- Learn More
- Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com