Technician PBB

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Passenger Boarding Bridge Technician (PBB) shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting the following systems. Passenger boarding bridges, 400 Hertz ground power, 3 phase motor control systems, cabin air conditioning systems/PCA units, electronics, PLCs, VFD systems and portable water cabinets. In addition, but not limited to inspections, electrical components, limit switches, circuit boards, inverters, tires, gears, hydraulics pumps and cylinders and various peripheral equipment. Mentor, train and guide other employees with associated tasks.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Completes basic maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive and routine maintenance, corrective maintenance and emergency repairs, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment calibrations, shift inspections, audits, cleaning, and any other task requested by the customer site and corporate management.
• Completing various electrical repairs and maintenance, including documenting work completed.
• Utilize computer skills including email, Microsoft Word and Excel, and CMMS computer workorder systems software
• Use of hand tools, power tools and meters for troubleshooting and repair of boarding bridges, pre-conditioned air units (PCAs), ground power units (GPU), portable water cabinets (PWCs) and any other boarding bridge associated ground support equipment.
• Recognize and diagnose abnormalities including but not limited to faulty parts, equipment, controls, gears, bearings, and equalization cable systems within the boarding bridge equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics as they relate to boarding bridges
• Familiarity with PLC controls and hydraulic systems controls for electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
• Working on the controls for HVAC systems and air handling units.
• Ability to understand refrigeration controls and power generation electronic components
• Takes direction and seeks the guidance and expertise of senior level personnel and accepts training and mentoring from them.
• Provides direction, guidance and expertise to personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities, conducts training and mentoring responsibilities; may act as lead in the absence of Sr. Technicians and/or supervisors.
• Works in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follows and complies with all company, customer, and federally established policies and procedures.
• Successfully and continually completes and maintains all applicable training courses assigned by the company.
• Maintains all required certificates and licenses needed for performance of the work.
• Completes all required safety courses.
• Completes all required forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Compliance with all safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs additional duties/assignments required by management.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 2 years of previous electro-mechanical experience
• Troubleshooting skills related to electro-mechanical equipment and systems

• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, hydraulic flow diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC controls and motor controls

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges
• 3+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background

• 3+ year experience with PLC logic
• EPA Universal and/or 3+ years HVAC experience
• 3+ year experience electrical troubleshooting
• Advanced computer skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or job type.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements:

• 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 company Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.