Building Management System (BMS) Operator

About the role

The hotel's Engineering department is looking for a BMS Operator to monitor and operate the Building Management System and the hotel's HVAC equipment. The role covers day-to-day operation of chillers, pumps, air-handling units and VRF systems, responding to guest comfort requests and supporting energy conservation.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the BMS, including alarms, trend logs, setpoints and equipment status, and coordinate troubleshooting with Engineering technicians.
• Oversee chillers, chilled water pumps, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, exhaust fans and ventilation systems, including Daikin chillers, VRF/VRV systems and VFDs.
• Investigate cooling complaints, adjust schedules and setpoints where authorised, and coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Keep accurate daily logs, alarm reports, equipment status records and shift handover reports.
• Ensure HVAC systems in guest rooms, villas, restaurants and public areas stay comfortable, and respond promptly to work requests and guest concerns.
• Support energy conservation and cost reduction through efficient scheduling and monitoring.
• Follow hotel grooming, attendance and safety standards, and attend departmental meetings and training.

Required profile

• Diploma or technical certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in BMS operations and HVAC, preferably in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality setting.
• Ability to read HVAC technical drawings, chilled water schematics and basic control diagrams.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems: air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, chilled water pumps, VRF/VRV, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, ventilation and exhaust systems, and BMS controls.
• Basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, temperature sensors, control valves, actuators, dampers and VFDs; practical knowledge of Daikin chillers preferred.
• Good communication, coordination and teamwork skills.