Junior Elevator & Escalator Installations Engineer

Al Ghurair; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Description

The Junior Engineer – Installation is responsible for coordinating, and supervising the installation of elevators and escalators across assigned projects to ensure completion within safety standards, quality requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineer / Senior Engineer in achieving project installation milestones, quality targets, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Assist in site planning and coordination activities, ensuring construction and installation works are aligned with approved project schedules.
• Contribute to installation productivity improvement initiatives by identifying site‑level inefficiencies and reporting observations to senior staff.
• Support implementation and compliance with company safety, quality, and construction standards at all assigned project sites.
• Identify potential construction or installation risks and elevate them to the Engineer / Senior Engineer for mitigation and resolution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to construction practices, installation methods, and site coordination.
• Provide technical assistance during planning and execution stages, under the guidance of the Engineer / Senior Engineer.
• Assist in coordinating elevator and escalator installation activities across assigned projects without independent ownership.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, and schedules to understand scope and sequencing of works.
• Support execution of installation works in accordance with approved method statements, construction best practices, and OEM standards.
• Monitor site progress against project milestones and report deviations or constraints affecting construction or installation works.
• Coordinate site readiness requirements with civil contractors (shafts, builder works, access, power) under supervision.
• Ensure installation works follow approved drawings and manufacturer requirements, reporting discrepancies to senior engineering staff.
• Assist senior engineers in coordinating elevator and escalator installation activities at site.
• Review basic project drawings, specifications, and installation schedules prior to site work.
• Support site readiness checks, including shaft conditions, builder works, power availability, and access.
• Monitor daily installation progress and report any delays or issues to the Project Engineer.
• Coordinate with logistics and stores for timely delivery of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure installation works follow approved method statements, OEM requirements, and quality standards.
• Support testing, commissioning, authority inspections, and project handover activities.
• Assist in manpower planning and deployment as instructed by senior engineers.
• Support implementation of company safety rules and attend toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Escalate technical or site issues promptly to avoid delays or rework.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as QC, HSE, Sales, and Maintenance as required.
• Maintain proper site documentation, including checklists, inspection records, and reports.
• Support senior engineers in identifying opportunities to improve installation efficiency.
• Contribute to lessons learned discussions after project completion.
• Follow standardized installation practices and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Diploma Degree/ Certificate with 3 Yrs of experience in Elevator/ Escalator industry