Principal Lift Engineer

Orona; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lift sector is seeking a Principal Lift Engineer in Dublin. This role involves installing and maintaining escalators and lifts while ensuring the highest safety and quality standards. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience, strong diagnostic skills, and hold a Full Irish Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in lift engineering or related field.
• Strong ability to read complex mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience in leadership or project coordination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, modernise, and maintain lift equipment according to company standards.
• Conduct detailed diagnostics and fault-finding independently.
• Promote and adhere to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Full Irish Driving Licence

Job description

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Orona MidWestern Lifts ( ) is part of Orona Group ( ), a leading company in the lift sector worldwide. We provide mobility solutions such as lifts, escalators, and moving ramps and walkways. Operating in 100 countries , we have 300,000 lifts worldwide using our technology.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Lift Engineer with 10 + years experience to join our team in Dublin. This role involves the installation, modernisation, and maintenance of technical equipment, with a strong emphasis on fault-finding, interpreting technical drawings, and delivering work to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from mechanical and electrical diagrams to service, maintain and fault-find on a range of equipment.
• Carry out detailed diagnostics and fault-finding independently and support others in doing the same.
• Install and modernise equipment in line with company standards and within agreed timescales.
• Consistently reduce repeat call-outs and provide reliable long-term fixes.
• Maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with colleagues and management, and ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard.
• Promote and adhere to company Health & Safety standards at all times.
• Provide training and support to colleagues as required.

Requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong ability to read and interpret complex mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Proven experience in fault-finding and diagnostics without supervision.
• Solid understanding of materials, specifications, and fabrication processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative in problem-solving and planning.
• Experience in leadership or project coordination is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous development.
• Candidate must hold a Full Irish Driving Licence for this role