Facilities Operations Manager — Critical Plant Maintenance Lead

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the hard services for a new EV battery plant in Glendale, KY. You will lead a technical team, manage client relationships, schedule preventive maintenance, and develop budgets to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and administrative operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical or mechanical engineering, 10+ years in facility management with HVAC and related fields, plus 2 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in Facility Management with HVAC, Facilities, Housing or equivalent.
• Two years of management leadership experience.
• Prefer BOMA and/or IFMA designation (RPA/CFM).
• Directing, planning, developing, and implementing strategic and operational plans.
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams and working groups.
• Leading customer meetings.
• Managing to meet contract technical requirements.
• Developing a team culture focused on Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.
• Preventive maintenance and repairs for HVAC, Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, CRAC Units, electrical, fire alarm, security, and building automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead hard services of the facility and manage the client relationship.
• Directly lead a team of technical staff and scheduler/planners.
• Plan preventative maintenance, repairs, lifecycles and budgets.
• Ensure O&M work complies with Technical Provisions and documents.
• Coordinate with trades and engineers to meet contract requirements.
• Mentor and manage staff, including hiring and performance.
• Develop monthly performance reports and review procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day and long-term work activities.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Strong communication

Attention to detail

People management

Contract management

Blueprint reading

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the hard services for a new EV battery plant in Glendale, KY. You will lead a technical team, manage client relationships, schedule preventive maintenance, and develop budgets to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and administrative operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical or mechanical engineering, 10+ years in facility management with HVAC and related fields, plus 2 years of leadership experience.