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Role: SENIOR TECHNICAL & INSTALLATION HEAD – ELEVATORS

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 20+ Years in the Elevator / Vertical Transportation Industry

Department: Technical / Projects / Installation

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically strong Senior Technical & Installation Head with extensive experience in the elevator industry, particularly in elevator installation, erection, commissioning, troubleshooting, project execution, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate should be a seasoned elevator professional who has worked with a well-established and reputed elevator organization and has successfully led large technical and installation teams.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, practical site experience, decision-making ability, and the capability to guide and develop the technical team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Installation Leadership

- Lead and oversee all elevator installation, erection and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex installation and site-related issues.
- Ensure elevators are installed as per approved drawings, specifications, safety standards and quality requirements.
- Review technical issues and provide effective solutions to installation and commissioning teams.
- Support the team in troubleshooting difficult technical problems.

1. Team Management

- Lead and mentor elevator installation engineers, supervisors, technicians and site teams.
- Allocate manpower and responsibilities based on project requirements.




- Monitor team performance, productivity and technical quality.
- Train and develop junior engineers and technicians.
- Conduct regular technical reviews and guide the team on best installation practices.

1. Project Execution

- Monitor installation projects from site preparation through installation, testing and commissioning.
- Ensure projects are completed within planned timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Customers, Consultants, Contractors and other stakeholders.
- Identify project risks and resolve technical or execution-related issues proactively.
- Monitor progress across multiple project sites.

1. Quality & Safety

- Ensure strict compliance with elevator installation and safety procedures.
- Establish and maintain high standards of installation quality.
- Conduct site inspections and technical audits where required.
- Ensure adherence to company procedures, statutory requirements and applicable elevator safety standards.
- Investigate recurring installation issues and implement corrective actions.

1. Technical Planning & Process Improvement

- Develop and improve installation methods, processes and technical procedures.




- Review project requirements and identify potential technical challenges before execution.
- Improve installation productivity and reduce rework, delays and technical failures.
- Standardize best practices across installation teams.

1. Customer & Stakeholder Coordination

- Participate in important customer and consultant meetings when technical expertise is required.
- Handle escalated technical issues professionally.
- Explain technical solutions and project requirements to customers and stakeholders.
- Maintain strong skilled relationships with key customers and project partners.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- 25+ years of experience in the elevator / lift industry.
- Strong hands-on experience in elevator installation, erection and commissioning.
- Proven experience managing and leading technical/site teams.
- Experience handling multiple elevator projects and installation sites.
- Experience with reputed elevator manufacturers, MNCs or established elevator organizations is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of elevator components, installation methodology, troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of site execution, project coordination, quality and safety requirements.

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