Service Engineer Elevators - Athens

Service Engineer (Location: Athens, Greece )

Responsible for technical support, field service, maintenance, repairs, and inspection of marine elevator systems.

Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager

Key strengths

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively without close supervision
- Able to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Independent and positive person with good attention to detail
- Thinking in solutions, not in problems
- Team player
- Dependable with a strong work ethic
- Takes the initiative and is self-motivated
- Organised
- Interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Able to write reports and correspondence
- Flexible working schedule

Salary & benefits: As per industry standards (travel costs reimbursed)

Job type: Full-time

Job location: Athens, Greece

Alternative job titles

- Elevator Service Technician
- Elevator Mechanic
- Lift Engineer
- Maintenance Technician or Engineer

Responsibilities

Do technical/periodic inspections of elevators; Work with the technical team and field service engineers.; Do planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance for elevators; Troubleshoot and identify complex elevator malfunctions; Do electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments; Do major mechanical repairs, replacements, and adjustments; Carry out technical site surveys, modernisation and retrofits; Work effectively as a team member and with customers to provide quality service; Keep detailed records of your service work, parts used, and customer interactions; Stay safe at all times; Other tasks related to the job

Requirements

Extensive experience with traction elevators, multi-brand experience is preferred; Experience with escalators, hydraulic, and rack & pinion elevators is a plus.; Good understanding of elevator codes, policies, and procedures; Complete tasks independently, efficiently, and accurately; Able to explain and demonstrate proper maintenance/inspection procedures; Knowledge of multi-brand inverter drives and controllers; Provide leadership to instruct, train, and review the work of junior technicians.; Able to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and contractors; Knowledge of industry standards, health and safety rules for marine processes; Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; Eagerness to learn and adapt; Willingness to travel within the region and internationally; Diploma or degree in engineering, preferably electrical, electronics or instrumentation; Professional qualification (Bachelor's Degree, diploma or certificate in elevator engineering) or vocational qualification; Minimum 10 years of elevator industry experience (new installation, repairs, troubleshooting and service experience is mandatory); Good English communication skills (verbal and written) and a second language; This position requires travelling within and outside the country.; Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Willingness to learn and develop; Confident, engaging, and able to build relationships and take calculated risks; Experience with common productivity tools (like Google Workspace); Medically fit for offshore assignments and working at heights; Valid basic driving license - B; Must be a Greek national or an EU resident with valid work permits.; To be based in Athens, or willing to relocate to Athens