Senior BMS Projects Technician & Commissioning Expert

Yateem Air Conditioning Company W.L.L; Manama; On-site; BHD 9,600 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Yateem Air Conditioning Company WLL is seeking a skilled BMS/Building Automation engineer to lead installation, testing and commissioning activities for HVAC control systems in Bahrain. The role requires hands‑on expertise with DDC/PLC panels, BACnet and Modbus networks, and strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Candidate should have at least a diploma/technical qualification and 4+ years of experience in BMS projects, with good communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years hands‑on experience in BMS, HVAC controls, or building automation projects.
• Proven experience in BMS installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and rectification.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, DDC/controllers, control devices, field instruments, and BMS communication protocols, particularly BACnet and Modbus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and BMS layouts.
• Good technical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Valid Bahrain driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise BMS installation works, including DDC/PLC panels, controllers, sensors, actuators, control valves, meters, thermostats, and other field devices.
• Carry out BMS cabling, panel wiring, termination, point identification, and field device connections in accordance with approved drawings and control schematics.
• Install and interface BMS controls with HVAC equipment, including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and ventilation systems.
• Perform point-to-point, I/O, loop, continuity, and functional testing of BMS systems.
• Support BMS pre-commissioning and commissioning, including controller configuration, communication testing, system integration, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults involving BMS controllers, panels, field devices, wiring, communication networks, and control sequences.
• Identify and resolve BMS installation and commissioning issues, including snagging and rectification works.
• Monitor BMS system operation and assist with system optimization, parameter adjustments, and energy-monitoring activities.
• Provide technical guidance to BMS Technicians and junior personnel and monitor the quality of installation and testing activities.
• Coordinate BMS activities with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and consultants, including inspections, demonstrations, and handover activities.
• Maintain records of installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and rectification works and report technical issues and progress to the BMS Project Engineer.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma/Technical Certification in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/AC/ Refrigeration

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Yateem Air Conditioning Company WLL is seeking a skilled BMS/Building Automation engineer to lead installation, testing and commissioning activities for HVAC control systems in Bahrain. The role requires hands‑on expertise with DDC/PLC panels, BACnet and Modbus networks, and strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Candidate should have at least a diploma/technical qualification and 4+ years of experience in BMS projects, with good communication and teamwork skills.