Vacatures engineer Den Haag

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.
• Performs repairs and adjustments (electrical and mechanical).
• Troubleshoots elevator malfunctions, diagnosing, identifying, and correcting problems.
• Performs major mechanical repairs, replacements, and adjustments to all elevator equipment.
• Carries out technical site surveys.
• Carries 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.
• Ensures safety at all times.
• Works closely with our technical specialists.
• Performs 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 is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of current elevator codes, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.
• Performs and completes tasks independently, efficiently, and accurately.
• Proficient in and able to explain and demonstrate proper maintenance/inspection procedures.
• Troubleshoots and identifies complex elevator malfunctions.
• Knowledge of multi-brand inverter drives and controllers.
• Provides 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.
• 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, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires traveling 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.