Shift Lead, Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) Operations

Job Description – Shift Lead (OSBL)
30 MW AI Factory / Data Centre | Facility Management, Operations & Maintenance
Location: On-siteExperience: 8+ YearsShift: Rotational 24×7 ShiftsEmployment Type: Fully Outsourced Facility Management
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Shift Lead – OSBL (Outside Battery Limits) to manage the operation and maintenance of critical external utilities and infrastructure at a 30 MW AI Factory/Data Centre. The role involves ensuring the reliability of power distribution, cooling utilities, water systems, fire protection systems, and other site services.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, DG sets, grid incomers, and fuel systems.
Monitor and maintain chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water treatment systems, and external fire hydrant networks.
Monitor utilities through EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and CMMS platforms.
Lead shift engineers and technicians, ensuring safe and reliable 24×7 operations.
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance, SOPs, MOPs, and CMMS work orders.
Handle critical incidents, emergency operating procedures (EOPs), troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including LOTO, permit-to-work, hot work, confined space, and work-at-height requirements.
Monitor fuel consumption, water quality, equipment performance, and statutory compliance.
Coordinate with the Facility Manager and Site Head during critical incidents and major maintenance activities.
Maintain shift handover reports, incident logs, maintenance records, and operational documentation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
Minimum 8 years of overall experience, including at least 4 years in mission-critical data centre operations or large utility operations.
Minimum 2 years of experience leading shifts or supervising engineers and technicians.
Hands-on experience with MV/LV electrical systems, transformers, DG sets, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps.
Working knowledge of EPMS/BMS/SCADA systems and CMMS-based maintenance.
Strong troubleshooting, incident management, team leadership, and safety compliance skills.
Willingness to work on-site in rotational 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience in data centres, AI factories, large industrial utilities, or critical infrastructure facilities.
Knowledge of emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance planning, and statutory inspections.
Ability to manage high-priority incidents and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Reporting To: Facility Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Site Head during critical incidents.

Work arrangement
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