Job Vacancies at KONE

Reporting to the Field Support Engineer the successful candidate will be responsible to carry out tests and final inspections on site. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can multitask along with having a customer-focused attitude. Closing date for applications is the 02/09/2021.

What will you do?

• Liaises with relevant site personnel to ascertain the state of lift. Ensures that the lift is electrically safe
• Commissions the lift in accordance with the agreed specification parameters
• Tests the lift in accordance with the relevant test document and KONE standard interpretation of EN81, Lift Directive and/or Design (Essential Health & Safety Requirements compliance)
• Records any abnormalities for corrective action or inclusion in Heath & Risk Assessment for the lift/site
• Carries out the final inspection and signs the Final inspection document
• Reports the condition of the lift to the Installation Supervisor who is responsible for all the site activities.
• Takes part in meetings and workgroups related to quality and technical issues
• Responsible for the lift well security (safe for other trades and public etc.) and safety of all persons involved in the installation activities during commissioning and testing of the lift (or escalator)

Are you the one?

• Diploma or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Elevator & Escalator Industry
• Strong Electrical Background
• Good verbal and written English communication skills

Closing date for applications is the 02/09/2021.

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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KONE is looking for a qualified Maintenance Technician – Elevators - Escalators for our Nairobi, Kenya office. Our team is composed of maintenance professionals who provide on-site customer service to ensure the smooth and safe operation of our equipment. We are now looking for a service-minded Maintenance Technician to provide professional elevator and escalator maintenance service to our customers.

In this role, you will be at the core of KONE - an everyday hero who makes people's lives easier. You will work towards ensuring quality service, improving equipment safety and performance as well as promoting regular and proactive on-site communication to customer and the people using the equipment. Applications close on the 02/09/2021.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer satisfaction through quality of service and through regular, proactive, and precise on-site communication
• Responsible for accurate and real time back reporting of work performed
• Maintain excellent relationships with the customers, the contact person and end-users on site
• Manage the site environment during service operations
• Identification of site risks, and timely communication of any such occurrences
• Identifying “unplanned” service repairs based on the equipment needs, contacting the on-site contact person, get his approval if not covered by the contract, and perform them
• Management of PAR stock levels (shelving, inventory, stock transfer) and timely issuance of replenish orders
• Submit time sheets based on the execution

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the elevator - escalator industry is a must
• Vocational Certificate/Diploma candidate from Mechanical and Electrical stream or equivalent
• Good communication skills with basic IT skills

Applications close on the 02/09/2021.

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers