Technical Manager

S eeking 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. • 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.