Junior Engineer

Role Overview

Junior Engineer – Installation at Al Ghurair. The role coordinates and supervises the installation of elevators and escalators across assigned projects to ensure completion within safety standards, quality requirements, and established standards.

Role Purpose

Support senior engineering and project management teams in site coordination, technical support, progress monitoring, and compliance with safety and quality standards during elevator and escalator installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Milestones

• Support the Engineer/Senior Engineer in achieving project installation milestones, quality targets, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Assist in site planning and coordination activities, ensuring construction and installation works are aligned with approved project schedules
• Assist senior engineers in coordinating elevator and escalator installation activities at site
• Monitor site progress against project milestones and report deviations or constraints affecting construction or installation works
• Monitor daily installation progress and report any delays or issues to the Project Engineer

Documentation & Planning

• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, and schedules to understand scope and sequencing of works
• Review basic project drawings, specifications, and installation schedules prior to site work
• Maintain proper site documentation, including checklists, inspection records, and reports

Site Coordination & Readiness

• Coordinate site readiness requirements with civil contractors including shafts, builder works, access, and power under supervision
• Support site readiness checks, including shaft conditions, builder works, power availability, and access
• Coordinate with logistics and stores for timely delivery of materials, tools, and equipment
• Coordinate with internal departments such as QC, HSE, Sales, and Maintenance as required
• Assist in manpower planning and deployment as instructed by senior engineers

Installation Execution & Monitoring

• Assist in coordinating elevator and escalator installation activities across assigned projects without independent ownership
• Support execution of installation works in accordance with approved method statements, construction best practices, and OEM standards
• Ensure installation works follow approved drawings and manufacturer requirements, reporting discrepancies to senior engineering staff
• Ensure installation works follow approved method statements, OEM requirements, and quality standards
• Support testing, commissioning, authority inspections, and project handover activities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Support implementation and compliance with company safety, quality, and construction standards at all assigned project sites
• Support implementation of company safety rules and attend toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Identify potential construction or installation risks and escalate them to the Engineer/Senior Engineer for mitigation and resolution

Technical Support & Problem-Solving

• Provide technical assistance during planning and execution stages, under the guidance of the Engineer/Senior Engineer
• Identify site-level inefficiencies and report observations to senior staff to support installation productivity improvement initiatives
• Escalate technical or site issues promptly to avoid delays or rework

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to construction practices, installation methods, and site coordination
• Support senior engineers in identifying opportunities to improve installation efficiency
• Contribute to lessons learned discussions after project completion
• Follow standardized installation practices and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Degree or Certificate
• 3 years of experience in Elevator/Escalator industry