Elevator - Lift Technician (Re-announced)

Role summary To ensure safe and reliable operation of passenger and service elevators through preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and emergency response. The role keeps all passenger and service lifts safe, reliable, and available for use, ensures that statutory inspection and maintenance requirements are met, and resolves breakdowns and passenger entrapments quickly and in line with approved rescue procedures. Duties and responsibilities 1) Technical Operations & Maintenance: Maintain passenger and service elevators. Inspect motors, traction machines, gearboxes/gearmotors, brakes, ropes, sheaves, counterweights, and guide systems. Maintain elevator doors, door operators, sensors, and interlocks. Inspect controllers, VFDs, relays, limit switches, and safety circuits. Monitor abnormal vibration, noise, temperature, and movement. Perform lubrication and routine adjustment. Test emergency alarms and communication systems. Test emergency lighting and rescue systems. Respond to elevator breakdowns and passenger entrapment. Follow approved passenger rescue procedures. Maintain elevator machine rooms and related areas. Maintain inspection certificates and maintenance records. 2) Compliance & Safety: Ensure all engineering operations comply with relevant regulatory codes, company policies, and safety standards. Adhere to and enforce strict safety protocols, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and maintain a safe working environment. Work closely with management to ensure compliance with all government regulations. Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager Job requirements Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Elevator Technology, or a relevant technical qualification. Relevant Experience: Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in Elevator / Lift maintenance. Strong experience in passenger and service elevators preferred. OEM training or certification in elevator system is preferred. Skills & Competencies: Ability to respond to emergency maintenance calls after hours and work flexible hours as needed. Basic English and computer literacy Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational efficiency and risk mitigation. In-depth knowledge of elevator mechanical and electrical systems, including traction machines, motors, brakes, ropes, sheaves, counterweights, and guide systems. Strong knowledge of elevator doors, door operators, sensors, interlocks, controllers, VFDs, relays, and safety circuits. Knowledge of elevator emergency alarm, emergency lighting, communication, and rescue systems. Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical elevator faults. Ability to read and interpret elevator drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and OEM manuals. Strong understanding of elevator safety requirements, LOTO, and safe working practices. Ability to respond effectively to elevator breakdowns and passengers’ entrapment emergencies. Strong communication, teamwork, coordination, and reporting skills.