Position Summary:
The Lead Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for maintenance activities on their assigned shift, and will report directly to the O&M Manager. This position shall be responsible for the provision of maintenance services for all BHS, PBB and gate equipment and systems from the main equipment disconnect to the end device. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical and electrical level of the material handling system. This will be done during the dwell periods in between the flights and in the other non-operational hours.
Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and electrical equipment such as motors, electrical circuits, ATR systems, baggage handling equipment and conveyor systems in accordance with diagrams, electrical drawings, operational manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Exercise safe working practice at all times, complying with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
- Prepare and execute service calls, Emergency Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance
- Perform Preventive Maintenance & follow-up on Corrective Maintenance work orders
- Report service calls
- Advise and execute optimization of (sub) systems, consulting the supervisor, control and propose improvements for the quality of the service process
- Develop service supporting tools and means
- Un-jam conveyors and handle errors in the system
- Attend to manual encoding stations and load correction zones
- Complete CMMS Service Reports, Parts Usage and Warranty Records
- Research and Request spare parts as required
- Perform Inventory Counts
- Works fully independently on site on preventive maintenance work
- Identifies problems in planning and tooling etc. Provides input for improvements.
- Helps other service technicians to correct faults.
- Independently corrects the standard faults.
- Instructs and gives guidance to less experienced technicians
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
- Requires understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings/prints
- Valid Drivers License
Other Requirements:
Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport ID Badge
Must be able to attain and sustain a Customs & Border Protection Security Seal
Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport issued driver’s permit
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of material handling experience
- Minimum 1 year CMMS experience
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- Basic knowledge of controls (PLC, PC) systems
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Fully competent and versed in operations and maintenance
- Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
- Team player
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer and service oriented
- Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization.
- Working knowledge of computers and equipment
- Ability to solve problems under pressure
- Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
- Ability to work independently
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full time position; 24/7 operation; 3 shifts; overtime, weekend and holiday work.
Travel:
This position requires no travel.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (transmit, convey, receive) information. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently (26% to 74%) required to climb; reach; sit; and access confined spaces that require kneeling, crawling, and other positions that require physical maneuvering. The employee is frequently required to work at heights. The employee is constantly (75% or more) required to move and lift objects (luggage bags, stack of tubs, tools, equipment, parts, etc.) of up to 50lbs; bend/twist; stoop; stand; walk; push-pull. The employee is occasionally (up to 25% of the time) required to carry and transfer up to between 50 and 120lbs.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud due to aircraft engines and equipment.
Employee works in the secured baggage handling area, repair station, airfield, office environment and other areas within the airport. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.