Baggage Handling Systems Subject Matter Expert

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Airport Synergy Group LLC (ASG) is a Joint Venture between Avports LLC, Jacobsen|Daniels Associates LLC, and Consolidated Management Professionals. ASG brings 120+ years of collective experience in world-class commercial aviation operations. After previous cooperation and successful collaboration among its partners in the past, ASG was recently awarded the management contract to provide Property and Equipment Management Services at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), on behalf of the Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Co. (TBITEC). 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the TBITEC BHS Subject Matter Expert (BHS Manager) will focus on the operation, maintenance, performance, reliability, functionality, and adequacy of the LAWA-owned BHS, ICS, and related landside systems and equipment across the CU Services. The goal will be to ensure equipment is properly operated and maintained to minimize outages and to maximize the life expectancy of assets. 

Working with the Equipment Managers, the BHS Manager will:

• Assist in managing the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) subcontractors, technology initiatives, equipment performance, equipment assessments, asset life cycle monitoring, and capital improvement projects;
• Work with LAWA Maintenance and LAWA Operations to help mitigate issues such as power outages, fire system alarms, electrical panel faults, coordination of utility shutdown, and any other requirements to improve reliability of the airside equipment;
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to resolve operational and emergency circumstances safely and in a timely fashion;
• Coordinate with vendors to develop or review/validate an effective Preventative Maintenance program to inspect and service equipment in accordance with OEM standards, industry best practices, and other airport policies and requirements;
• Oversee vendors’ and service providers’ contractual and budgetary performance;
• Support Equipment Managers to coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, upgrades, and/or installation with LAWA and airline partners;
• Support project teams to develop comprehensive scopes, timelines, and project plans and oversee the execution of projects related to the airside equipment;
• ·Work with technology providers to implement enhanced access to HMI and support connectivity of systems to aggregate data to provide LAWA with a comprehensive snapshot of all systems;
• Assist the Director of Operations and the PACC Manager with planning and executing procurements as requested;
• Coordinate the periodic review of inventories;
• Develop and deploy a quality assurance / quality control program and oversee continuous improvement initiatives;
• Serve as TBITEC’s subject matter expert with regard to the landside equipment;
• Cross-train and develop the Equipment Managers and Duty Managers on CU equipment;
• Train and develop the Equipment Managers and Duty Managers;
• Lead operational, maintenance, and training efforts to improve the baggage delivery operation;
• Regularly meet with vendors to review performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess senior-level equipment maintenance experience in an airport environment.
• Firm understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) principles.
• Understand the requirements and scope of the day-to-day operation.
• Proven experience maintaining equipment and systems, such as Bagge Handling Systems (BHS) and related airline equipment, such as Preconditioned Air Systems (PCS), Ground Power (400Hz) Systems, Potable Water Cabinet Maintenance and water quality testing, Dual Port Charging Stations, Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS), fuel pipeline hydrant system, project management, installation, refurbishment, component replacement, and other types of related aeronautical equipment.
• Possess strong maintenance aptitude to guide O&M subcontractors with maintenance responsibilities, spare parts inventory control, rapid response to emergency repair requirements, preventive maintenance programs, equipment monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting for assigned aeronautical equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation principles, concepts, and applications. 
• Local experience at LAX will be considered a plus.

COMPENSATION

• $115,000 - $125,000 per year

NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

• ASG’s policies focus on eliminating all discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• ASG’s commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination focuses on issues related to equal opportunities and treatment for all women and men in the employees’ recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, and development processes. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Five+ years of maintenance experience, with accompanying experience maintaining baggage handling systems required.
• A degree in a technical field or equivalent training is preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain all Airport staff access and security clearances from the Authorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee will occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Ever-mindful of safety in all respects
• Attention to detail and focus on quality 
• Highest levels of integrity 
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a productive way
• Calm, tactful, respectful, and diplomatic character
• Ability to work under situations of stress and with limited resources 
• Excellent teamwork capabilities

REFERENCES

• Up to three references from previous employers and/or supervisors may be required.