BMU Maintenance Technician (Building Maintenance Unit)

Role Overview

BMU Maintenance Technician at MENA Consultant, based on-site in Qatar.

Role Purpose

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) and suspended access equipment, including inspection, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems while ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements and maintenance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Inspection

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of BMUs, cradles, hoists, davits, monorails, and suspended access equipment.
• Conduct daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections as per the maintenance schedule.
• Inspect wire ropes, sheaves, drums, brakes, motors, gearboxes, limit switches, load cells, and safety devices.
• Carry out lubrication, adjustment, component replacement, and system calibration.

Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control-system faults.
• Test emergency-stop, overload, anti-tilt, limit-switch, and emergency-lowering functions.
• Diagnose BMU faults and identify root causes.

Breakdown Response & Recovery

• Attend breakdown calls and restore equipment safely and promptly.
• Support emergency rescue and recovery activities when required.
• Willingness to attend emergency breakdowns and work outside normal hours when required.

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow approved method statements, risk assessments, permit-to-work procedures, and work-at-height requirements.
• Maintain service reports, inspection checklists, fault reports, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations, company procedures, and applicable Qatar safety regulations.

Collaboration & Support

• Coordinate with clients, supervisors, engineers, and other maintenance teams.
• Assist with load testing, commissioning, and third-party inspections.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in BMU or suspended access equipment maintenance.
• Diploma or ITI qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with BMU electrical controls, motors, brakes, hoists, hydraulic power packs, and safety systems.
• Valid work-at-height and rescue training certification.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams.
• BMU manufacturer training or certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in Qatar or the GCC is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Hydraulic-system maintenance.
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Wire-rope and safety-device inspection.
• Basic English communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights.

Additional Information

• Working Arrangement: On-site.