Vice President - District Cooling & Mechanical Infrastructure

Giftgujarat; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Industry-leading compensation

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Singapore is searching for a Vice President - District Cooling & Mechanical Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership for their District Cooling System. The ideal candidate will have over 19 years of experience in mechanical infrastructure, with a focus on operational excellence, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring uptime, leading sustainability initiatives, and overseeing expansion projects. This role offers a contract position with performance-linked incentives, ideal for a leader looking to impact a growing global financial ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 19+ years of experience in District Cooling Systems, Central Utility Plants, and Large-scale HVAC infrastructure.
• Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience handling utility systems for smart cities, large industrial townships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategy for District Cooling and mechanical utilities.
• Ensure 24x7 uninterrupted operations with best-in-class uptime.
• Drive carbon reduction initiatives aligned with ESG commitments.
• Lead greenfield/brownfield expansion projects.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and utility providers.

Skills

Chiller technologies (centrifugal, absorption, magnetic bearing)

Thermal energy storage systems

SCADA/BMS integration

Asset management systems

Knowledge of ASHRAE / IS standards

Contract management (EPC, O&M)

Strategic thinking

Operational rigor

Crisis management

Innovation orientation

Strong governance and compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Vice President - District Cooling & Mechanical Infrastructure

Mechanical Engineering | Contractual -Full-Time | On-Site

The Vice President -District Cooling & Mechanical Infrastructure will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, reliability, efficiency, and expansion of the District Cooling System (DCS) and associated mechanical infrastructure at GIFT City.

The role will ensure world-class uptime, energy efficiency, sustainability benchmarks, regulatory compliance, lifecycle optimization, and scalability aligned with GIFT City’s growth as a global financial and smart urban ecosystem.

Minimum years of experience

19+ Years

Contractual Period

3 Years

No. of Post

1

Compensation

• Industry-leading compensation aligned with infrastructure leadership benchmarks. (in the pay-scale of Rs.1,44,200-2,18,200 as per 7th CPC)
• Performance-linked incentives tied to efficiency and reliability metrics.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 60% in graduation and higher studies.

Experience

• 19+ years of experience in:
  • District Cooling Systems
  • Central Utility Plants
  • Large-scale HVAC infrastructure
  • Urban infrastructure utilities
• Minimum 5+ years in senior leadership role.
• Experience handling utility systems for smart cities, airports, financial districts, SEZs, or large industrial townships preferred.
• International exposure is an advantage.

Skills

• Chiller technologies (centrifugal, absorption, magnetic bearing)
• Thermal energy storage systems
• SCADA/BMS integration
• Asset management systems
• Knowledge of ASHRAE / IS standards
• Contract management (EPC, O&M)
• Strategic thinking
• Operational rigor
• Crisis management
• Innovation orientation
• Strong governance and compliance mindset

Role Descriptions

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term strategy for District Cooling and mechanical utilities aligned with GIFT City’s master plan.
• Lead capacity planning and infrastructure augmentation to meet future demand.
• Benchmark operations against leading global district cooling systems (e.g., GCC, Singapore, Europe).
• Drive digitization, automation, and smart infrastructure integration.

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

• Ensure 24x7 uninterrupted operations with best-in-class uptime (target >99.9%).
• Oversee chiller plants, thermal storage systems, distribution networks, pumping systems, and related mechanical assets.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance frameworks.
• Lead emergency response and disaster recovery planning.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Drive carbon reduction initiatives aligned with ESG commitments.
• Integrate renewable energy and advanced cooling technologies where feasible.
• Monitor and reduce water consumption and chemical usage.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets (OPEX & CAPEX).
• Monitor plant performance KPIs and cost efficiency metrics.
• Evaluate tariff structures and commercial models.
• Lead techno-commercial evaluation of upgrades and expansions.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • State and Central electricity and environmental regulations
  • Pollution control norms
  • Safety and industrial regulations
• Maintain documentation, audits, and statutory reporting.

Project Management & Expansion

• Lead greenfield/brownfield expansion projects.
• Oversee EPC contractors, consultants, and OEMs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with:
  • Building developers
  • IFSC units
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Utility providers
• Manage SLAs and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Act as escalation authority for critical operational issues.
• Build and lead a high-performance engineering team.
• Drive capability development and succession planning.
• Establish safety-first culture and operational discipline.