BHS Lead Technician

JSM & ASSOC LLC•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JSM Airport Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated BHS Lead Technician to work at Nashville International Airport (BNA). This senior-level, career-track role supports the airport’s Baggage Handling System (BHS) through electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance. The company expects a commitment of at least one year and describes the role as an opportunity for a long-term professional future. The technician monitors system operations, diagnoses equipment failures, performs preventative maintenance and major repairs, and works with management on repair plans. The role involves mechanical and electrical component replacement, rebuilding, adjustment, setup, and troubleshooting, as well as safe clearing and resetting of system jams. The technician must be prepared to work across varied locations and conditions and follow applicable safety, PPE, and compliance requirements. This is a full-time position with weekly pay and a starting rate of $30.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week; schedules may include holidays when they fall on a scheduled workday. Shift assignments depend on airport and company requirements and the technician’s strengths, skills, and experience, so flexibility with shifts is expected.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to read and interpret repair manuals and basic mechanical schematics.
At least 2 years of mechanical work experience.
At least 1 year of basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
Able to work scheduled shifts in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation, including holidays when they fall on scheduled workdays, and flexible regarding shift assignments.
Must successfully pass a drug screen, driver's license check, background check, required federal fingerprinting, security threat assessment, and airport security badging requirements for continued employment.
Able to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day; frequently lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

Use a variety of tools and hand tools safely and properly, and use appropriate safety equipment and PPE.
Perform basic preventative maintenance, including cleaning bridges and surrounding areas, removing debris from between conveyors, removing and replacing conveyor covers for inspection and cleaning, and identifying potential issues through visual and auditory inspection.
Monitor system operations, diagnose equipment failures, and work with management on repair plans.
Perform major adjustments to electrical and mechanical items to ensure system functionality and reliability.
Safely and efficiently clear and reset baggage handling system jams.
Take temperature and speed readings of components and belting.
Replace, rebuild, and adjust components such as bearings, motors, reducers, rollup doors, belts, photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons; repair, tension, and track belts.
Replace, set up, and troubleshoot electrical components, including MCP components, local functional electrical switch boxes, VFDs, ATRs, belt shaft encoders, power and control wiring, coils, contractors, and interlocks.
Read and fully understand wiring schematics.
Work safely in locations that may involve moving equipment, electricity, small or high spaces, dirt, and heat.
Complete safety and compliance training as required.
Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support the operation and customer.