Mechanical Supervisor
- AI Data Center Relevant

Experience:
2-5 years Overall

Experience:
5 years

Location:
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 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
• Participate in functional tests, equipment-failure scenarios, cooling-loss tests, leak scenarios and restoration.
• 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. Technical Competencies
• 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
• Robust 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.

📌 Mechanical Supervisor (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Bhubaneswar