DC Chiller Service Engineer

Trane Technologies; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Mumbai, India seeks a Senior Service Engineer for data centre HVAC and chiller systems. You will service, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers, while supporting data centre HVAC projects and ensuring quality and safety compliance.

You will mentor juniors, liaise with customers, and lead site execution for projects, including start‑ups, performance testing, and efficiency upgrades. Shift work may be required to meet SLA.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience servicing air- and water-cooled chillers, ideally in data centres.
• Strong knowledge of refrigerations cycles, HVAC controls, and BMS/EMS integration.
• Experience in project execution, installation supervision, and commissioning of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Proficient in diagnosing faults and communicating with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, maintenance, and corrective actions on air- and water-cooled chillers.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults in HVAC systems.
• Conduct chiller start-up, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Manage site execution for data centre cooling projects with oversight of installation.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and energy-efficiency improvements.
• Review drawings, submittals, and project documents for accuracy.
• Maintain service reports and performance logs for all equipment.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance are met.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface with customers for updates and issue resolution.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, and engineering teams.
• Submit root cause analysis and 8D reports on time.
• Willing to work shifts and holidays to meet SLA.
• Attend Monthly MOR and Quarterly QBR meetings with DC customers.

Skills

Chiller maintenance

HVAC systems

Root cause analysis

Customer communication

Project execution

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Service software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Service Engineer – Data Centre (HVAC & Chiller Systems)

Job Summary

The Senior Service Engineer will be responsible for service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Air‑Cooled and Water‑Cooled Chiller systems in data centre environments. The role also includes supporting and executing data centre HVAC projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and seamless customer communication. This position requires deep technical expertise in chiller operations, system optimization, and data centre cooling infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform service, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions on Air‑Cooled and Water‑Cooled Chillers, including screw, scroll, and centrifugal systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control‑related issues in chiller and HVAC systems.
• Conduct chiller start‑up, commissioning, performance testing, and system optimization.
• Manage site execution for data center cooling projects, including planning, installation oversight, and coordination with contractors and OEM teams.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and energy‑efficiency improvements in existing data centre cooling infrastructure.
• Review technical drawings, submittals, and project documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed service reports, performance logs, and documentation for all equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer operational protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface with customers regularly to provide updates, clarify technical issues, and ensure completion of service and project tasks.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, project management, engineering) for seamless service and project delivery.
• Timely submission of Root cause analysis & 8D reports to customers
• Willing to work in Shift available to work on Holidays & public holidays to meet agreed SLA
• Monthly MOR, Quarterly QBR meetings required to be attended with DC customers

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience servicing Air‑Cooled and Water‑Cooled Chillers, preferably in data centre applications.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, HVAC controls, BMS/EMS integration, and cooling redundancy concepts.
• Experience in project execution, installation supervision, and commissioning of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Proficient in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults using service tools and diagnostic software.
• Strong customer communication skills and ability to work in critical data centre environments.
• Familiarity with safety standards and industry best practices.
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission‑critical data centres or large industrial cooling systems.
• OEM‑specific chiller training or certifications (e.g., Trane, Carrier, Daikin).
• Knowledge of energy‑efficiency programs, retrofits, and system performance optimization.
• Project management experience or certification is a plus.