Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Operations (Mechanical SME) with robust Data Center Operations experience to lead mechanical infrastructure operations, maintenance, reliability, and performance of critical facilities. The role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, operational excellence, safety, energy efficiency, and compliance across critical mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end mechanical operations and maintenance for Data Center facilities and critical infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership as the Mechanical SME for all mechanical systems, including:
Chillers and Chilled Water Systems
Cooling Towers
Pumps and Heat Exchangers
CRAH/CRAC Units
AHUs and ventilation systems
PAC/Precision Cooling Systems
HVAC and BMS interfaces
Fire-fighting and associated mechanical systems
Plumbing and water treatment systems
Ensure 24x7 availability and reliability of mechanical systems supporting critical IT loads.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies.




Review equipment performance, operating parameters, alarms, trends and system health to identify potential failures proactively.
Lead RCA, FMEA, risk assessment and corrective/preventive action for critical mechanical failures and recurring issues.
Establish and monitor SOPs, MOPs and EOPs for critical mechanical systems.
Lead planned maintenance activities with minimal impact on data center operations.
Ensure strict adherence to change management, permit-to-work, LOTO and MOC processes.
Manage emergency response and recovery for mechanical system failures and critical incidents.
Drive energy efficiency and PUE improvement initiatives through optimization of cooling systems and operating parameters.
Monitor key operational KPIs, equipment availability, capacity, efficiency and maintenance performance.
Coordinate with Electrical, BMS/EPMS, IT, Security, EHS and other operations teams for integrated facility operatio

📌 Senior Manager Operations (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 CtrlS Datacenters
📍 Navi Mumbai