Mechanical Supervisor - AI Data Center

Mechanical Supervisor - AI Data Center
Relevant Experience: 2-5 years
Overall Experience: 5 years
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Reporting To: MEP Operations Lead / Mechanical Operations Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to support mechanical construction completion and commissioning before transitioning to shift-based cooling, fire and plumbing operations. Construction execution and readiness for safe handover are the first responsibilities. Following formal system acceptance, the role will support or assume steady-state operations responsibilities where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Construction and Installation Completion
Support completion of cooling, HVAC, fire-protection, plumbing, drainage and water-treatment installations.
Participate in walkdowns, inspections and closure of piping, equipment, insulation, access and labelling defects.
Verify safe access, maintainability, valve identification, housekeeping and equipment protection.
Support preparation of red-lines, test packs and completion records.
Pre-Commissioning and Start-Up
Participate in pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, passivation, water-quality checks, balancing and equipment start-up.
Support testing of CDUs, cooling loops, dry coolers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, ventilation and fire pumps.
Verify sensors, instruments, valves, strainers, filters and control points.
Track defects and incomplete prerequisites to closure.
IST and Operational Readiness
Participate in functional tests, equipment-failure scenarios, cooling-loss tests, leak scenarios and restoration.
Support development of SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, rounds, logs and emergency procedures.
Complete operator training and competency validation.
Accept phased systems only after evidence, punch items and documentation are complete.
Steady-State Operations
After handover, operate and monitor cooling, HVAC, fire, plumbing and water systems on a 24x7 shift basis.
Support preventive maintenance, alarm response, leak management and first-line fault resolution.
Monitor temperature, pressure, flow, water quality and equipment condition.
Maintain accurate rounds, logs, permits and shift handovers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant engineering, safety, security, logistics or technical discipline.
5 years of overall professional experience.
2-5 years of directly relevant experience in Mechanical, Fire and Plumbing Operations.
Demonstrated experience supporting construction execution, testing, commissioning, handover and transition to operations.
Mandatory Experience and Skills
Cooling, HVAC, pumps, fire-protection, plumbing and water systems.
Pressure testing, flushing, balancing and water-quality management.
P&IDs, permits, LOTO and shift operations.
Liquid cooling, CDUs or hydronic systems knowledge preferred.
Preferred Experience
AI or high-density data center cooling.
Commissioning, balancing and IST participation.
Water-treatment and fluid-quality experience.
Fire-system testing and emergency-response exposure.
Technical Competencies
Strong practical knowledge of Mechanical systems and associated construction interfaces.
Ability to read applicable drawings, schedules, procedures, test records and handover documentation.
Working knowledge of project controls, quality, safety, change and interface management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant technical or operational software.
Soft Skills and Behavioral Competencies
Strong ownership, accountability and professional integrity.
Clear written and verbal communication with contractors, OEMs, consultants and stakeholders.
Practical problem-solving and timely escalation of risks.
Disciplined documentation, follow-up and closure.
Collaborative working across construction, commissioning and operations teams.
Ability to work under schedule or operational pressure without compromising safety or quality.

Work arrangement
No