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Service Engineer - Elevator (The Netherlands)

  • On-site
    • Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
  • Technical

Job description

Position Summary

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

Job description

  • Performs technical/periodical inspections of elevator equipment and systems to ensure conformity with the required standards.

  • Performs planned, preventive and corrective maintenance for elevator equipment

  • Perform repairs and adjustments (electrical and mechanical)

  • Troubleshooting elevator malfunctions, diagnosing, identifying and correcting 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

  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of traction elevators, preferably multi-brand experience

  • Experience with escalator and rack & pinion elevators are an added advantage

  • Good understanding of current 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

  • Knowledge of multi-brand inverter drives, and controllers

  • Provide leadership to instruct, train and review the work of junior technicians.

  • Able to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and contractors



Job requirements

Function requirements

  • Diploma or degree in engineering, preferably electrical, electronics or instrumentation

  • Relevant professional qualification (diploma or certificate in elevator engineering)

  • Minimum 5 years of practical experience in installation and service of traction / hydraulic elevators

  • 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

Location: Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp. Short international trips may be required!

Note: EU passport or existing NL residence/working permit without restrictions is needed.

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