BMS Controls Engineer

Christchurch International; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Ongoing professional development

Work/life balance

Job summary

Christchurch Airport is seeking an experienced BMS Controls Engineer to own the Terminal's Building Management System (Siemens Desigo CC) and associated controls infrastructure. The role blends office-based engineering with hands-on field work across a large, critical facility, ensuring reliability and energy efficiency.

You will lead technical tasks, diagnose faults, and drive continuous improvement across HVAC and building systems, collaborating with contractors and internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong HVAC controls and automation knowledge.
• Experience commissioning and fault-finding control systems.
• Familiar with BACnet, Modbus and industrial communications.
• Experience with PLCs, DDC controllers or similar platforms.
• Electrical/controls or automation qualifications.
• Experience in complex commercial, industrial, or critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the Terminal Building Management System.
• Monitor and improve HVAC performance and energy efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex controls and automation faults.
• Support planned maintenance and critical operational responses.
• Work with contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Manage small to medium capital improvement projects.
• Commissioning new plant and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and graphics.
• Support integration between building systems (HVAC, mechanical, fire, energy monitoring and other smart building tech).
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, resilience and sustainability across the Terminal.

Skills

BMS experience

HVAC controls

Fault-finding

BACnet

Modbus

PLCs / automation platforms

Electrical/controls qualifications

Complex infra environments

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical, controls or automation qualifications

Tools

Siemens Desigo CC

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Help keep one of New Zealand's most critical pieces of infrastructure operating 24/7.

Christchurch Airport is more than just an airport. Everyday thousands of passengers, airlines and businesses rely on our terminal operating safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We're looking for an experienced BMS Controls Engineer to take ownership of the Building Management System and associated control systems that support our Terminal. This is a rare opportunity to work on a technically diverse site where no two days are the same.

Working within our Terminal Facilities team, you'll be responsible for maintaining, optimising and continually improving our Building Management System while supporting a wide range of operational and capital projects.

If you're someone who enjoys fault finding, solving complex technical problems and making a real operational difference, we'd like to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager – Terminal, you'll be the technical lead for the Terminal's Building Management System (Siemens Desigo CC) and associated controls infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and optimising the Terminal Building Management System
• Monitoring and improving HVAC performance and energy efficiency
• Diagnosing and resolving complex controls and automation faults
• Supporting planned maintenance and critical operational responses
• Working closely with contractors, consultants and service providers
• Managing small to medium capital improvement projects
• Commissioning new plant and system upgrades
• Maintaining accurate system documentation and graphics
• Supporting integration between building systems including HVAC, mechanical plant, fire systems, energy monitoring and other smart building technologies
• Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, resilience and sustainability across the Terminal

This role combines office-based engineering with hands‑on field work throughout the airport, giving you the opportunity to stay connected with the systems you manage.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys technical challenges and takes pride in keeping complex facilities operating at their best.

What you’ll bring:

• Practical experience with commercial Building Management Systems
• Strong HVAC controls and automation knowledge
• Experience commissioning and fault‑finding control systems
• Understanding of BACnet, Modbus and industrial communications
• Experience with PLCs, DDC controllers or similar automation platforms
• Electrical, controls or automation qualifications
• Experience working in complex commercial, industrial or critical infrastructure environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders
• A continuous improvement mindset and genuine curiosity for emerging technology

Experience with Siemens Desigo CC would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right person.

Why join us?

This isn't your typical BMS role.

You'll work across one of New Zealand's largest and most technically diverse facilities, supporting systems that operate around the clock and playing a key role in the experience of millions of passengers every year.

You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing Facilities team that values innovation, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Your ideas will be welcomed, your expertise will make a real difference, and you'll have opportunities to contribute to projects that shape the future of the airport.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, free on‑site parking, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.