The Airport Site Lead is responsible for overall site-level leadership, coordination, and compliance of airport operations and engineering services, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire & Life Safety Systems, Airside Operations, and Civil Works. The role ensures 24/7 safe, compliant, and uninterrupted airport operations in line with DGCA, ICAO, BCAS, NFPA, and local statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Site Management

- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the client, airport authority, and stakeholders
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams across MEP, Fire, Civil, and Airside operations
- Ensure manpower deployment, shift planning, and resource availability as per contract/ SLA/KPI.
- Conduct regular site reviews, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings

2. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Systems

- Oversee operation & maintenance of:
- HVAC, chillers, AHUs, ventilation systems
- HT/LT electrical systems, substations, DG sets, UPS
- Lighting systems (terminal, apron, airfield lighting coordination)
- Plumbing, water supply, sewage, STP/ETP systems
- Ensure preventive & breakdown maintenance with minimal downtime
- Monitor energy consumption and drive efficiency initiatives

3. Fire & Life Safety Systems

- Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC, ICAO, and local fire authority norms

- Oversee

- Fire alarm systems
- Fire hydrant & sprinkler systems

- Smoke management systems
- Fire pumps and suppression systems
- Coordinate mock drills, audits, inspections, and emergency preparedness
- Ensure valid licenses, certifications, and statutory approvals

4. Airside Operations (Technical Interface)

- Coordinate engineering support for:
- Apron, taxiway, runway, and airside infrastructure
- Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) coordination

- Airside equipment and facilities
- Ensure strict adherence to airside safety, FOD control, and permit-to-work systems
- Work closely with ATC, safety, and operations teams

5.



Airport Systems

- Coordinate engineering support for airport systems:

- Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB)
- Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) & Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System, (ALCMS)
- VHT Lifts, escalators, travellators
- Crash Fire Tender (CFT), Friction tester, Rubber removal, Trillo machines

- MT section

6. Civil & Infrastructure Management

- Oversee civil maintenance of:
- Terminal buildings, hangars, and airside structures
- Pavements, drainage, and structural repairs
- Manage minor projects, renovations, and vendor works
- Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and timely execution

7. Compliance, Safety & Audits

- Ensure compliance with:
- DGCA, ICAO, BCAS

- Local statutory authorities
- ISO, OHSAS, and environmental standards
- Lead internal & external audits
- Implement HSE policies and incident reporting systems

8. Contract, Vendor & Client Management

- Manage service contracts and subcontractors
- Track KPIs, SLAs, penalties, and performance metrics
- Prepare reports: daily, weekly, monthly MIS
- Handle escalations and client feedback professionally

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Instrumentation)
- Masters degree or Airport Management certification is an advantage

Experience

- 16-18 years total experience preferably in airport operations, facilities management, or large infrastructure
- Minimum 5+ years in a leadership or site head role
- Strong exposure to MEP-Civil, fire systems, and airside operations in an airport setting

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership & stakeholder management
- In-depth knowledge of airport systems & regulations
- Crisis & emergency handling
- Excellent communication & reporting skills
- Contract & compliance management
- High safety and compliance mindset

Certifications (Preferred)

- Airport Operations / Airside Safety Permit (AVOP)
- Fire Safety Certification
- PMP / NEBOSH / IOSH
- OEM certifications (HVAC, Fire, Electrical systems)

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