Engineer / Senior Engineer - Modernization Execution

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day In 2019 we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 60000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Job Title Engineer / Senior Engineer - Modernization Execution

Are you the one

Candidate from Mechanical Engineering background

Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in Elevator Installation / Erection

Good understanding of Elevator & Escalator products and Site Safety

Experience in handling sub-contractors and Customer relationship

Self-Driven professional with great enthusiasm

Excellent Communication skills Interpersonal skills and Presentation Skills

What will you be doing

Site Supervision Process:
Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
Accountable for Site Safety
Responsible for securing efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation (waste handling hazardous material minimization of travel)
Accountable for the financial result of the project (cannot be responsible for costs associated with changes in factory prices or exchange rate variables)
Participates to the sales/installation hand-over and validates the term of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson
Prepares the overall installation program and resource planning
Responsible for planning and organizing the delivery and storage of materials and tools to the site and placing the orders to subcontractors and Non KONE factory material suppliers
Responsible for site preparations and follow-up of site readiness
Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation
Ensures cost control as per action plans during budget and pre-calculated CM2% towards achieving the R80 targets
Responsible for administrative activities of the project including daily human resource management (absences time sheet review/approvals) and reports project progress (schedule installation hours fitter time sheets budget and risks) to his superiors
Responsible for maintaining project documentation
Updates information to company management systems (eg S-plan milestone updates)
Collaborates with Accounts payable / Controlling to ensure site activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual payment terms and actual payments received.
Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance

Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship Management:
Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation
Accountable for Sub-contractor quality and Safety performance
Single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management responsible for internal and external communication during the project
Aims at achieving allocated sales targets and add-on sales and variations during installations
Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the sub-contractors

People Management / Leadership:
Accountable for people (site operatives) development and wellbeing and managing the performance of the team and individuals.
Determines objectives plans as well as organizes communicates controls and motivates the installation team
Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans

What do we offer

Career progression and opportunities within a global organization

Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

You are surrounded by funcolleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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