Service Engineer – Elevator

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and dependable Service Engineer to support inspection, service, maintenance, repair, and modernization of marine elevator systems on seagoing vessels and offshore facilities. The role combines hands‑on technical work with strong problem‑solving and customer service skills.

Key responsibilities

• Perform annual, periodic and technical inspections of marine elevators.
• Carry out planned, preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, control and PLC‑related faults.
• Execute repairs, adjustments, parts replacements, modernization works and major repairs, including travelling cable replacement and wire‑rope renewal.
• Remove and install cables, terminate multiple cores and conduct electrical and operational testing.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and service documentation.
• Maintain accurate service reports, inspection findings and parts usage records.
• Coordinate with technical, operations, project management, service partners and vessel crew for job planning and execution.
• Identify risks, communicate realistic onsite duration, manpower needs and job constraints.
• Uphold HSE requirements and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechanical) and preferably a professional qualification in elevator engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the elevator industry covering service, troubleshooting, repairs and inspection.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken); additional regional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work non‑standard hours based on vessel schedules.
• Medically fit for vessel attendance, offshore assignments and physically demanding work, including work at height.
• Valid passport, Light Motor Vehicle driving licence and legal entitlement to work in Panama.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with traction elevators and multi‑brand systems.
• Experience with marine elevators, rack‑and‑pinion/Alimak elevators, hydraulic elevators and escalators.
• Knowledge of elevator components, controllers, inverter drives, safety circuits and suspension systems.
• Proficiency in travelling cable replacement and wire‑rope renewal procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.