HVAC Manager - Data Center Roles & Responsibilities

An HVAC Manager in a Data Center is responsible for ensuring continuous cooling and environmental control to maintain optimal operating conditions for critical IT equipment.

1. Operations & Maintenance

- Manage day-to-day operation of HVAC systems.
- Ensure uninterrupted cooling for server rooms and critical facilities.
- Monitor performance of:
- Chillers (Air-cooled & Water-cooled)
- CRAC/CRAH Units
- AHUs & FCUs
- Cooling Towers
- Pumps and Ventilation Systems
- Maintain temperature and humidity within data center standards.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

- Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
- Analyze equipment failures and identify root causes.
- Coordinate corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure all HVAC equipment operates at maximum efficiency and reliability.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

- Monitor HVAC parameters through BMS/DCIM systems.
- Track equipment health, alarms, and energy consumption.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
- Maintain maintenance records and service logs.

4. Team Management

- Lead HVAC technicians and shift engineers.
- Allocate manpower and shift duties.
- Conduct technical training and skill development programs.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety procedures.

5. Energy Management

- Optimize HVAC system performance to reduce power consumption.
- Monitor PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness).
- Recommend energy-saving initiatives and improvements.
- Coordinate chiller efficiency improvement programs.

6.



Vendor & Contractor Management

- Manage AMC vendors and service contractors.
- Verify service reports and maintenance activities.
- Ensure timely completion of vendor work orders.
- Monitor spare parts availability and inventory.

7. Safety & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with EHS standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Ensure statutory compliance and documentation.

8. Incident & Emergency Management

- Attend critical HVAC breakdowns.
- Manage emergency situations affecting cooling systems.
- Coordinate with electrical and operations teams during outages.
- Lead disaster recovery and business continuity activities.

9. Documentation

- Maintain:
- SOPs
- MOPs (Method of Procedure)
- EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures)
- Asset registers
- Maintenance history records

Key Skills Required

- Data Center Cooling Systems
- Chiller Operations
- CRAC/CRAH Management
- BMS/DCIM Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Team Management
- Vendor Management
- Energy Efficiency Management
- EHS Compliance

KPI of HVAC Manager

- 100% Cooling Availability
- Zero Critical Cooling Failure
- PM Compliance > 95%
- Energy Optimization Targets
- Zero Safety Violations
- SLA Compliance
- Reduced Equipment Downtime

Contact person: Anand

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Email:Id: [email protected]

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹48,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 HVAC Maintenance Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 OCS Group
📍 Chennai