DSUS Sr. Technician

Daifuku•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The DSUS Sr. Technician completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges. The role includes preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance; inspecting and monitoring equipment; diagnosing failures; clearing jams; and making electrical and mechanical adjustments. The technician also guides, trains, mentors, and assigns tasks to personnel assisting with maintenance and repair activities, and may act as lead when senior personnel are absent. The position requires following company and federally established policies and procedures, completing assigned safety and other training, documenting work, and supporting a safe work environment. Work takes place under an airport terminal and may involve dust, dirt, continual noise below OSHA’s action level, and tight or elevated spaces requiring appropriate PPE and fall protection. Physical demands vary by day and include frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or stooping, driving, and lifting or pushing/pulling loads.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum of 3 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience.
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy.
Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing tasks and promoting a safe work environment.
Basic computer knowledge and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Windows, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions; use reasoning to solve problems; make sound decisions; and focus on goals.
Ability to meet customer needs while following company procedures and to build effective relationships with customers and coworkers.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; work under pressure and time constraints; and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and obtain the resources needed to complete assignments.
Ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and personalities.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in an airport environment.
Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills.
Minimum of 3 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
Four or more years of industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with PLC logic, industrial electrical controls troubleshooting and repair, and/or Industrial HVAC certification.
Advanced computer skills.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience mentoring, guiding, and directing maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive, routine, emergency, and other scheduled or unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Clear system jams and perform shift inspections, cleaning, and electrical or mechanical adjustments.
Monitor system operation, diagnose equipment failures, and ensure equipment is operating safely.
Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to personnel assisting with maintenance and repair activities.
Train and mentor other personnel, assign tasks, and act as lead in the absence of senior personnel.
Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions.
Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
Follow company and federally established policies and procedures, including ELS safety programs, and complete assigned training.
Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
Assist with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
Perform additional duties or assignments as required by management.