Executive Engineer - BHS Maintenance Terminal 2 (Shift)

Malaysia Airports Berhad; Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Airports Berhad in Malaysia invites applications for Executive Engineer - BHS Maintenance Terminal 2 (Shift). The role leads the shift maintenance team to ensure reliability, availability and safe operation of the Baggage Handling System and related equipment, coordinating maintenance activities and incident response.

You will serve as the shift technical leader for the BHS Operations Control Centre, oversee fault diagnosis, system recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance and engineering operations within airport systems, industrial automation, logistics systems, manufacturing, or material handling environments.
• Experience in troubleshooting automated conveyor systems, PLC controls, SCADA systems, and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical personnel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the BHS Maintenance shift team to ensure effective execution of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Allocate manpower, assign work priorities, and monitor maintenance activities during the shift.
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and operational readiness of maintenance personnel.
• Act as the Duty Engineer for all BHS-related maintenance matters during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate maintenance response to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational disruptions.

Skills

BHS knowledge

PLC systems

SCADA

Electrical systems

Motors & drives

Sensors

Conveyor tech

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

24/7 operations

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Executive Engineer - BHS Maintenance Terminal 2 (Shift)

Education

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in maintenance and engineering operations within airport systems, industrial automation, logistics systems, manufacturing, or material handling environments.

Experience in troubleshooting automated conveyor systems, PLC controls, SCADA systems, and electromechanical equipment.

Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical personnel is preferred.

Job Description

Position General Summary

To lead and coordinate the shift maintenance team in ensuring the reliability, availability, and safe operation of the Baggage Handling System (BHS) and associated equipment. The role is responsible for supervising maintenance activities, responding to operational incidents, coordinating system recovery efforts, and ensuring maintenance works are carried out in accordance with established engineering standards and operational requirements.

The position serves as the shift technical leader and primary engineering focal point for the BHS Operations Control Centre (CCR), ensuring timely fault rectification and uninterrupted baggage handling operations.

Essential Position Functions

1. Shift Leadership & Maintenance Coordination

Lead and supervise the BHS Maintenance shift team to ensure effective execution of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.

Allocate manpower, assign work priorities, and monitor maintenance activities during the shift.

Ensure adequate shift coverage and operational readiness of maintenance personnel.

Act as the Duty Engineer for all BHS-related maintenance matters during assigned shifts.

2. System Reliability & Maintenance Execution

Coordinate and perform maintenance activities for conveyors, sortation systems, baggage screening interfaces, PLC systems, SCADA systems, early bagging and rectification of equipment faults to minimise operational disruption.

Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring faults requiring long-term corrective action.

Verify quality and completeness of maintenance works performed by technicians and contractors.

3. Operational Support & CCR Coordination

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison with the BHS Operations Control Centre (CCR) during assigned shifts
• Coordinate maintenance response to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational disruptions.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Ensure timely communication and escalation of critical system issues to management and relevant stakeholders.

Support operational recovery activities and implementation of contingency plans during system disruptions.

• Lead fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and system recovery activities during equipment breakdowns.

Coordinate immediate response actions to restore system functionality and minimise baggage processing delays.

Escalate major failures to management, OEMs, vendors, and specialist contractors when necessary.

Conduct preliminary investigations into equipment failures and operational incidents.

5. Maintenance Planning & Continuous Improvement

Support the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

Review maintenance records and identify opportunities to improve asset reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

Recommend engineering improvements, equipment upgrades, and process enhancements.

Participate in testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities for new systems and projects.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of baggage handling systems and automation equipment.

Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and conveyor technologies.

Ability to lead maintenance teams during operational and emergency situations.

Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment.

Relevant Industries

Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance and engineering operations within airport systems, industrial automation, logistics systems, manufacturing, or material handling environments.

Experience in troubleshooting automated conveyor systems, PLC controls, SCADA systems, and electromechanical equipment.

Experience leading maintenance teams or supervising technical personnel is preferred.

Special Requirements

Willing to work on rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Ability to respond to operational emergencies and critical incidents.

Additional Information

Open fo r Malaysian citizens only.

Please be reminded that only online applications will be entertained.

Applications should reach us by 21 September 2026.

Only the shortlisted citizens will be notified

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