Service Engineer – Rack & Pinion Systems (India)

Position Summary

Responsible for the field service, maintenance, and inspection of rack and pinion elevator systems.

Job description

• Performs technical/periodical inspections of rack and pinion elevator equipment and systems to ensure conformity with the required standards.
• Replace safety devices
• Performs planned, preventive and corrective maintenance for elevator equipment
• Perform repairs and adjustments (electrical and mechanical)
• Troubleshooting elevator malfunctions, diagnosing, identifying and correct problems
• Perform major mechanical repairs, replacements, and adjustments to all elevator equipment
• Carry out technical site surveys
• Carry out modernization and retrofits
• Prepares timely reports on general system or equipment issues, and replacement parts
• Works effectively as a team member within the department and with customers to provide quality service
• Ensure safety at all times
• Work closely with our technical specialists
• Technical assistance for customers, together with a team of product specialists
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of rack and pinion elevators, preferably multi-brand experience
• Experience with traction elevators and escalators is an added advantage
• Good understanding of current industrial elevator codes, policies, and procedures
• Excellent health and safety knowledge
• Perform and complete tasks independently, efficiently and accurately
• Proficient in and able to explain and demonstrate proper maintenance/inspection procedures
• Troubleshoot and identify complex elevator malfunctions
• Provide leadership to instruct, train and review the work of junior technicians.
• Able to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and contractors

Function requirements

• Diploma or degree in engineering, preferably electrical, electronics or instrumentation
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in installation and service of rack and pinion elevator systems
• Good understanding of business and technical English.
• Fluent in English and a second language, good written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires travelling within and out of the country.
• Pass offshore medical fitness tests
• Willingness to learn and develop

Competencies

• Independent, positive person with eagerness for detail
• Thinking in solutions, not in problems
• Team Player
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Able to multitask
• Flexible working schedule