Maintenance Technician, Baggage Handling System

Company Description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician for the Baggage Handling System (BHS) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both the mechanical and electrical components of the baggage handling infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the seamless operation of conveyor systems, motors, electrical controls, sensors, and other critical BHS components. The Technician must be capable of diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out corrective and preventive maintenance, and ensuring the system operates reliably and efficiently to support airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM):
2. Troubleshooting and Repairs:
3. System Upgrades and Installation:
4. Testing and Calibration:
5. Safety Compliance:
6. Documentation and Reporting:
7. Collaboration and Communication:
8. Customer and Vendor Interaction:

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:
• Experience:
• Technical Skills:
• Physical Requirements:
• Soft Skills:
• Language:
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A technical diploma or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is highly desirable; MBO or LBO preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, preferably in an airport Baggage Handling System or similar automated system environment.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and troubleshooting, electrical circuits, motors, and conveyor systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyors, motors, sensors, control panels, and automated sorting equipment.
• Experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Competence in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and system analyzers.
• Knowledge of safety and electrical standards (OSHA, NEC, IEC, etc.).
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.(as needed) and perform physical tasks working in confined spaces, and operating machinery.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments and noisy settings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to preventing system failures.
• Flexibility to work during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Proficiency in English is required (reading & writing); knowledge of Dutch or Papiamento (local languages) is a plus.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, provincial or federal laws.