Suspended Platform & BMU Technician III in Carlstadt, New Jersey at BrandSafway

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

Job Summary

As a Suspended Platform & BMU Technician III, you will perform advanced inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of suspended access equipment, including BMUs, powered platforms, davit systems, and related faade access equipment on commercial high-rise buildings. This role serves as a technical leader in the field, supporting complex projects and ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of suspended scaffolding, BMUs, davit systems, and related access equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
• Lead installations, retrofits, commissioning, load testing, and acceptance testing of access systems
• Develop job plans including work sequencing, rigging requirements, and safety controls
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Technician I and Technician II personnel
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, manufacturers, and customers to support project execution
• Review work quality and maintain accurate inspection, testing, and service documentation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NY DOL, DOB, ANSI, manufacturer requirements, and other applicable industry standards
• Work safely at heights using proper fall protection and safety equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; advanced technical training preferred
• 7+ years of experience with suspended platforms, BMUs, faade access systems, or rigging equipment
• Strong knowledge of faade access equipment, OEM standards, and applicable regulations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams
• Advanced mechanical, electrical, and control system troubleshooting experience
• Experience leading field crews, planning work activities, and executing complex projects
• Ability to work safely in high-risk, safety-critical environments and at elevated heights
• Valid driver's license preferred
• SST, OSHA 30, and SPRAT certifications are a plus

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us:
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.