Mechanical Supervisor - AI Data Center

HCL Technologies Limited; Khordha; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in India seeks an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to support mechanical construction completion and commissioning before transitioning to shift-based cooling, fire and plumbing operations. The role will oversee construction readiness and safe handover, then support steady-state operations where applicable.

Responsibilities include pre-commissioning, start-up activities, IST and operational readiness, and 24x7 monitoring of cooling, HVAC, fire and water systems, along

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 testing of CDUs, cooling loops, dry coolers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, ventilation and fire pumps.
• Track defects and incomplete prerequisites to closure.
• Participate in pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, passivation, water-quality checks, balancing and equipment start-up.
• Support IST readiness activities and operator training.
• Operate and monitor cooling, HVAC, fire, plumbing and water systems on a 24x7 shift basis after handover.
• Assist preventive maintenance, alarm response, leak management and fault resolution.

Skills

Ownership & integrity

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in engineering/related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.