Job Description:

Ocean Lifespaces Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Head - MEP (Data Centre) to lead the complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing function for large-scale Data Centre projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for MEP planning, design coordination, execution, installation, testing & commissioning, cost control, quality, safety and final handover of mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive Data Centre experience with strong technical knowledge of critical power infrastructure, HVAC and cooling systems, fire protection, plumbing, ELV, controls, BMS/EPMS and redundancy architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the complete MEP function for Data Centre projects from design coordination through execution, commissioning and handover.

- Develop MEP execution strategies, schedules, resource plans and project milestones.

- Coordinate MEP requirements with Civil, Structural, Architectural, Design and Project teams.

- Lead installation and execution of Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and associated utility systems.

- Oversee critical electrical infrastructure including HT/LT systems, transformers, DG sets, UPS, batteries, switchgear, busducts and power distribution systems.

- Oversee critical cooling infrastructure including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs and chilled-water systems.

- Coordinate BMS, EPMS, ELV and control-system integration.

- Review MEP drawings, specifications, equipment selections, method statements and technical submissions.

- Ensure MEP installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable codes and Data Centre reliability requirements.

- Review MEP design for constructability, maintainability, redundancy and operational reliability.

- Manage OEMs, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and specialist MEP vendors.

- Coordinate procurement of critical and long-lead MEP equipment and provide technical support during vendor evaluation.

- Monitor MEP project budgets, quantities, variations and cost-to-complete.

- Drive progress reviews and implement recovery plans wherever MEP activities are affecting project milestones.

- Ensure coordination and clash resolution between MEP services and architectural/civil works.

- Drive QA/QC and EHS compliance across all MEP activities.

- Lead and coordinate FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, testing & commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

- Validate system performance, redundancy and failure-response scenarios before operational handover.

- Ensure punch-list closure, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and commissioning documentation are completed.

- Coordinate final handover of MEP systems to the client's operations/facilities team.

- Lead, mentor and develop MEP Managers, Engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Candidate Requirements:

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

- Around 20 years of overall MEP/project experience.

- Strong and substantial experience in Data Centre/Mission-Critical projects is essential.

- Should have worked in senior positions such as Head-MEP/MEP Head/Project Head-MEP/MEP Lead/GM-MEP/equivalent.

- Strong knowledge across both Electrical and Mechanical critical infrastructure, irrespective of the candidate's core engineering discipline.

- Strong understanding of Data Centre power distribution, backup power, cooling and controls infrastructure.

- Experience with Tier III/Tier IV or comparable high-availability/redundancy requirements would be highly desirable.

- Strong exposure to testing, commissioning and IST.

- Experience managing large contractors, OEMs, consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Strong knowledge of project planning, procurement, contracts, cost control, quality and safety.

- Strong client and stakeholder-management capabilities.