Installation Training Specialist

KONE; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

KONE is seeking an Operations Training Specialist for remote work primarily posted in Chicago, with Dallas and Kansas City as additional locations. The role focuses on delivering installation training, auditing processes, and improving installation efficiency across the Midwest and East Regions.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of progressive installation experience, strong training and project management skills, and a collaborative approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in installing new equipment and modernizing elevators/escalators.
• Strong field installation management, project management and training experience.
• Experience supporting installation planning, tendering and execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation methods and process training for installers.
• Audit processes to ensure method alignment and provide feedback.
• Evaluate installations and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Support tendering, installation planning and execution.

Skills

Installation training

Safety training

Project management

Quality assurance

Auditing

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Operations Training Specialist

We are looking for an Operations Training Specialist who will be responsible for provision and effective delivery of all methods of installation for branch offices, as well as aide regional leaders in the implementation of installations programs, processes and initiatives.

Location:

This role is fully remote and primarily posted in Chicago, with additional locations including Dallas and Kansas City. Candidate sourcing will focus on the Midwest and East Regions of the United States.

Essential Functions:

• Provides installation methods and process training to installation employees, including safety and quality training.
• Audits points within the documented processes to validate method and process alignment at the front-line level and provide feedback regarding changes needed to installation documentation, methods, training, design, manufacturing and delivery.
• Evaluates installations and provides recommendations and guidance to improve overall installation efficiency.
• Supports tendering/order development, installation planning & execution.

As our Operations Training Specialist, you willbring5+ five years overall progressive experience installing new equipment and modernization of elevators and escalators. You will also bring a strong background at the field installation level with progressive and demonstrated installation management, project management, and training skills.

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self.
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

This role has been categorized as a remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any location within the area of the role’s scope of responsibility. The national hiring range for this role is $126,600 –$166,215.

We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• Chicago IL and Dallas TX area hiring range: $135,500 – $177,870.
• Kansas City MO area hiring range: $126,600 – $166,215.

The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals .

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.