Senior Technician – BMS Projects (Execution)

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

Company Overview

Yateem Air Conditioning Company WLL, a pioneer in introducing air conditioning to the Middle East, has been a trusted industry leader for over 75 years in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The company specializes in the supply, installation, and servicing of air conditioning systems, with expertise extending to heating, ventilation, ducting, electrical works, building management systems, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and other related services.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Diploma, vocational qualification, or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of 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.