Mechanical Technician - Baggage Handling System

Your tasks

Reporting to the Engineer (BHS) - Mechanical, the Technician (BHS) - Mechanical is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and fault rectification on all Baggage Handling System (BHS) mechanical equipment. This includes belt and roller conveyors, diverters, merges, sortation units, baggage carousels, Early Bag Storage (EBS) systems, and all related mechanical components. The incumbent ensures safe and continuous operation of BHS equipment in accordance with manufacturer standards and airport operational needs. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of BHS mechanical systems as per maintenance schedules. • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on BHS mechanical equipment, including belt and roller conveyors, diverters and merges, sortation units, baggage carousels and claim units, and motors, gearboxes, drives, and bearings. • Diagnoses and rectifies mechanical faults, belt misalignment, jams, and bearing/roller failures. • Assists in installation, testing, commissioning, and refurbishment of BHS equipment. • Performs lubrication, calibration, and adjustment of mechanical components. • Tests and verifies functionality of safety devices (E-stops, photocells, jam sensors, pull cords). • Records and updates maintenance logs, inspection checklists, and work order reports. • Reports recurring faults, abnormal conditions, and equipment defects to the BHS Engineer or HoD immediately. • Requests spare parts, tools, and materials needed for assigned maintenance tasks. • Maintains cleanliness and safety of BHS equipment rooms and tunnels. • Responds to baggage jam and system breakdown calls, including outside normal working hours as required. • Assists during emergency operations, including baggage jam clearance and system recovery.

Requirements

Education: Diploma or vocational certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field. Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of conveyor or baggage handling systems
• Working knowledge of BHS mechanical components
• Familiarity with major BHS OEM systems (Vanderlande, Siemens, BEUMER, Pteris Global, Daifuku) is an advantage

Training Requirements:

• OEM BHS Mechanical Maintenance Training
• Basic Electrical & Mechanical Safety
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training

Behavioral Competencies:

• Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership - Advanced
• Building Customer Value - Advanced
• Safety Discipline & Compliance - Advanced
• Communication & Cooperation - Intermediate
• Problem Solving - Intermediate

Technical Competencies:

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance - Intermediate
• Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Techniques - Intermediate
• BHS Mechanical Maintenance - Advanced
• BHS Controls (PLC, VFD & Sensors) - Advanced
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling - Intermediate