BMS & Automation Specialist

Reference Number: SM406

Job Type

Full Time

Availability

Permanent

BMS & Automation Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our client’s team as a BMS / Automation Specialist. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining BMS / automation systems while driving efficiency, quality, and safety improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

BMS / Automation Commissioning:

Perform site testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS equipment, HVAC control systems, and field devices.
Install, program, and test BMS/Automation hardware and software based on wiring diagrams and customer specifications.
Ensure integration with IT infrastructure using protocols like BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.
Design, assemble, and test control panels, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Lead automation projects from design to commissioning, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for installations and modifications.
Collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and stakeholders to conduct Acceptance Tests and ensure system reliability.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

Provide technical support for fault-finding in machine/process operations and BMS installations.
Conduct periodic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to optimize system performance.

Continuous Improvement:

Drive initiatives to enhance system efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Share technical expertise through training and collaboration with Maintenance and Operations teams.

Compliance & Safety:

Adhere to company health and safety procedures and promote a safe workplace.
Ensure all work complies with industry standards and client specifications.

Qualifications & Skills:

Higher Diploma (MQF Level 5) in Industrial Automation, Electronics, Controls, or equivalent.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in BMS, HVAC controls , or automation systems commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Expertise in PLC/BMS systems (e.g., Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley) and protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and DALI.
Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in Maltese is a plus.
Valid driving license and willingness to perform on-call duties when required.

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of various BMS/PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Distech).
Hands-on experience with automation systems involving pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems.
Familiarity with HVAC systems, including heat recovery.
Project management skills with a track record of delivering milestones on time and within budget.

Location: Malta