Engineer - Installation @ Kone

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 60,000 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 - InstallationAre you the one?

       Candidate from Mechanical Engineering background

       Minimum 4 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 maintenanceCustomer 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-contractorsPeople 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 plansWhat 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 fun colleagues 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.