Airport Conveyance Automation PLC Specialist (Baggage Handling Systems Specialist) Aviation Department

About the role

In 2025, more than 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), making it one of the busiest airports in the United States and a key hub in the nation's fifth-largest city. PHX is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System, which also includes Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department (AVN). Together, these airports generate an annual economic impact of over $44 billion.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize baggage handling and conveyor automation systems.
• Program, modify, and support Allen-Bradley PLC systems and HMI applications.
• Configure and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control systems.
• Support FactoryTalk applications including FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Linx.
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults, communication failures, and network issues.
• Maintain and support industrial communication networks including ControlNet, LANs, WANs, and VPN connectivity.
• Work with industrial Ethernet, managed switches, and remote access technologies.
• Analyze system alarms, downtime reports, and operational data to improve system reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and maintenance records.
• Cookordination with operations and maintenance teams during troubleshooting and planned maintenance activities.
• Participate in system upgrades, commissioning, and testing of new automation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey level experience in installation and maintenance of electronic and digital systems related to baggage handling or parcel systems.
• Associate's degree in electronics or related field.
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and CAD.
• Two years of experience with/in:
  • Variable frequency drives.
  • Managing and maintaining database virtual servers.
• Three years or more experience with programming and troubleshooting baggage handling systems or bulk material handling conveyor systems PLCs or SCADA controls.
• Experience working with airport baggage handling systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk software.
• Experience troubleshooting sensors, conveyors, actuators, and field devices.
• Experience working with LANs, WANs, and VPNs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of journey level experience in installation and maintenance of electronic and digital systems related to baggage handling or parcel systems.
• Associate's degree in electronics or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
  • Fast-paced airport or industrial operational environment.
  • Moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more may be required.
  • Requires shift, weekend, and holiday work hours.
  • May be required to climb ladders or steps to reach objects and work at heights greater than twenty feet.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and CAD.
• Two years of experience with/in:
  • Variable frequency drives.
  • Managing and maintaining database virtual servers.
• Three years or more experience with programming and troubleshooting baggage handling systems or bulk material handling conveyor systems PLCs or SCADA controls.
• Experience working with airport baggage handling systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk software.
• Experience troubleshooting sensors, conveyors, actuators, and field devices.
• Experience working with LANs, WANs, and VPNs.
• Degree in Electronics or Computer Science, desired.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes July 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

How to Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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