Service Engineer Elevators

Mr. Marine; Fujairah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs reimbursed

Job summary

A leading marine services company in Fujairah is looking for a Service Engineer to manage technical support and maintenance of elevator systems. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the elevator industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and be medically fit for offshore assignments. This full-time position requires a valid UAE driving licence and offers travel cost reimbursement as per industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of elevator industry experience.
• Experience with Hyundai, Kone, and Ushio is a plus.
• Medically fit for offshore assignments and working at heights.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and periodic inspections of elevators.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs of elevator systems.
• Maintain detailed records of service work and customer interactions.
• Troubleshoot complex elevator malfunctions and perform electrical/mechanical repairs.
• Carry out site surveys, modernization projects, and retrofits.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and explain maintenance procedures.
• Maintain detailed service records and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Extensive experience with traction elevators

Good understanding of elevator codes

Strong analytical skills

Good English communication skills

Experience with common productivity tools

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or degree in engineering

Professional qualification in elevator engineering

Tools

Inverter drives & controllers

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Service Engineer Elevators (Location: Fujairah, UAE)

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

Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager

What You'll Do:

• Do technical and 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

Alternative Job Titles:

• Elevator Service Technician
• Elevator Mechanic
• Lift Engineer
• Elevator Maintenance Technician/Engineer

What You Need to Know and Be Good At:

• Extensive experience with traction elevators; multi‑brand experience is preferred
• Experience with escalators, hydraulic elevators, and rack‑and‑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

Job Requirements:

• 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, and service experience is mandatory)
• Prior experience with Hyundai, Kone, and Ushio is a plus
• 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 (e.g., Google Workspace)
• Medically fit for offshore assignments and working at heights
• Valid basic driving licence

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:

Fujairah, UAE

Local Requirements:

• Valid UAE driving licence (LMV)