Service Engineer – Elevator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Assist in the inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of marine elevator systems on seagoing vessels and offshore facilities.

• Conduct annual, periodic, and technical evaluations of marine elevators.

• Perform planned, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical, electrical, control, and PLC-related issues.

• Carry out repairs, adjustments, parts replacements, modernization tasks, and significant repairs on elevator systems.

• Undertake demanding field tasks such as replacing traveling cables, renewing wire ropes, conducting suspension repairs, and carrying out necessary testing and inspections.

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and service documentation effectively.

• Keep precise and detailed service reports, inspection results, parts usage logs, risk observations, and notes on customer communications.

• Collaborate closely with Technical, Operations, Project Management, service partners, and vessel crew to facilitate efficient job planning and execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechanical fields.

• A professional or vocational qualification in elevator engineering is considered an asset.

• At least 10 years of experience in the elevator industry encompassing service, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections.

• Strong command of English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional regional languages is a plus.

• Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Willingness to travel frequently for both domestic and international vessel assignments.

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours according to vessel schedules and port operations.

• Must be medically fit for vessel attendance, offshore duties, and physically demanding tasks.

• Able to work at heights, in confined machinery spaces, and in challenging onboard and port environments.

• Possess a valid passport and be able to travel with short notice.

• High proficiency in Google Workspace and modern productivity applications.

• Valid Light Motor Vehicle driving license required.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the EU (EU/EEA/Swiss nationals or possess a valid work/residence permit).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package designed to meet current marine industry standards.

• Opportunity to operate within a professional, team-oriented, and technically supportive environment.

• Direct involvement with highly specialized offshore and maritime elevator maintenance sectors.