Engineer / Senior Engineer - Commissioning
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LocationMadurai
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
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Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
Accountable for Site Safety
Responsible for securing efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation
Accountable for the financial result of the project
Participates to the sales/installation hand-over and validates the term of the order
Prepares the overall installation program and resource planning
Responsible for planning and organizing the delivery and storage of materials and tools to the site and placing the orders to subcontractors
Responsible for site preparations and follow-up of site readiness
Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation
Ensures cost control as per action plans during budget, and pre-calculated CM2% towards achieving the R80 targets
Responsible for administrative activities of the project including daily human resource management
Responsible for maintaining project documentation
Updates information to company management systems
Collaborates with Accounts payable / Controlling to ensure site activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual payment terms and actual payments received
Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance
Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation
Accountable for Sub-contractor quality and Safety performance
Single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management
Aims at achieving allocated sales targets and add-on sales and variations during installations
Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the sub-contractors
Accountable for people (site operatives) development and wellbeing, and managing the performance of the team and individuals
Determines objectives, plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the installation team
Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans
Benefits
Career progression
Learning and development
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2025, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.2 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
Why this role?
KONE is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and this represents an opportunity for you to join our Madurai team, as a Engineer / Senior Engineer - Commissioning.
What will you be doing?
Site supervision process:
• Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
• Accountable for Site Safety
• Responsible for securing efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation (waste handling, hazardous material, minization of travel)
• Accountable for the financial result of the project (cannot be responsible for costs associated with changes in factory prices or exchange rate variables)
• Participates to the sales/installation hand-over and validates the term of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson
• Prepares the overall installation program and resource planning
• Responsible for planning and organizing the delivery and storage of materials and tools to the site and placing the orders to subcontractors and Non KONE factory material suppliers
• Responsible for site preparations and follow-up of site readiness
• Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation
• Ensures cost control as per action plans during budget, and pre-calculated CM2% towards achieving the R80 targets
• Responsible for administrative activities of the project including daily human resource management (absences, time sheet review/approvals) and reports project progress (schedule, installation hours, fitter time sheets, budget and risks) to his superiors
• Responsible for maintaining project documentation
• Updates information to company management systems (eg S-plan milestone updates)
• Collaborates with Accounts payable / Controlling to ensure site activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual payment terms and actual payments received.
• Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance
Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship management:
• Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation
• Accountable for Sub-contractor quality and Safety performance
• Single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management, responsible for internal and external communication during the project
• Aims at achieving allocated sales targets and add-on sales and variations during installations
• Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the sub-contractors
People management / Leadership:
• Accountable for people (site operatives) development and wellbeing, and managing the performance of the team and individuals.
• Determines objectives, plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the installation team
• Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans
What do we offer?
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Career progression opportunities within a global organization.
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Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
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Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.
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.
Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html