Job description

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency from the team putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.

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We are looking for Installation Engineer to manage and control projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to client and Maintenance. Supervisor is in charge of leading and managing the installation team to ensure safe, high quality, complete-on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget. He/she acts as the KONE interface to customer and other stakeholders throughout the Fulfil process. In addition to this supervisor is expected to support the sales team in pre-tender and tender activities as requested.

What will you do?

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.
• Accountable for the financial result of the project
• Participates to the sales/installation hand-over and validates the term of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson.
•  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
• 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.
   

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.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in elevator & escalator industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiations with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Leadership skills for managing on-site teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic language skills.
• Keen attention to detail for design, safety, and regulations.

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment.
• 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.
• Engaging job with position description and clear targets.
• Regular feedback through performance discussions.
• Opportunities for individual development.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Flexibility, trust and respect.
• Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics.
• Sustainability and innovation.
• Working for a successful organization.

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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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma