Operations & Maintenance Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Glendale, Kentucky seeks an Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator to support plant production. This hybrid role blends hands-on maintenance with monitoring and operation of boilers, chillers, HVAC, and related utility systems.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, interpret P&IDs, follow safety protocols, and participate in on-call rotations. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in chemical/industrial settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations.
• Familiarity with boilers, chillers, HVAC, and related utilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Comfort working outdoors and around hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.
• On-call rotation participation required.
• Physically capable of ladder work, confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and events.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and man lifts.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating equipment.
• Monitor and operate plant utility systems: boilers, chillers, HVAC, scrubbers, water treatment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and technical manuals; follow safety/environmental protocols.
• Provide direction and training to junior O&M specialists; requisition supplies.
• Assist start-up/shutdown and emergency responses for utility systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Utility operations

Reading P&IDs

Technical manuals

Outdoor environments

Safety procedures

Lockout/tagout

Confined spaces

Chemical handling

Background check

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Hand and power tools

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification

Associate degree in industrial maintenance / process technology

Tools

SCADA

DCS

Building Automation

Job description

## Operations & Maintenance TechnicianApply: Glendale-Kentucky-United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: WD30280442# **MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TUES-FRI 10PM-8AM** ## **Position Summary:**We are seeking a versatile and safety-focused **Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator** to support our plant manufacturing operations. This **hybrid role** combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis on **industrial maintenance.** The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting equipment and managing critical utility infrastructure that supports plant production and maintenance. **Key Responsibilities:****Maintenance Duties:*** Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.* Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.* Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems* Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.* Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.* Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.* Requisitions new supplies and equipment.* Perform other duties as required. **Utility Operations:*** Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, scrubbers, HVAC, water chemical feed systems, other continuous process systems.* Conduct routine inspections and log readings for utility performance and compliance.* Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in utility systems and take corrective action.* Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures for utility systems.* Perform other duties as required. **Qualifications:*** High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred.* Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.* Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations* Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc.* Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.* Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials.* Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.* Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.* Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.* Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed.* Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.* Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.* Valid driver’s license required. **Preferred Skills:*** Experience in a PSM-regulated facility.* Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge.* SCADA or DCS system experience.* Building Automation Experience* Strong communication and teamwork abilities. HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $ 25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us