Assistant Manager - Electrical SME ( Datacenter Projects )
- Sify
- 10 - 14 years
- Mumbai
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
Job Description - Electrical SME (Datacenter Projects)
Position: Assistant Manager - Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Department: Datacenter Projects - Design & Build
Reporting to: Head - Datacenter Projects
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical SME to join our Datacenter Projects team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Electrical System Design, hands-on experience in project site execution, and the ability to transition into operational support and reliability management post-project handover. The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams (HVAC, Civil, MEP, and Operations) to ensure successful design, delivery, and operations of datacenter facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Engineering
- Lead the design review and validation of electrical systems including HT/LT distribution, UPS, DG sets, transformers, switchgear, PDUs, bus ducts, earthing, and lighting.
- Ensure designs comply with datacenter standards, codes, safety regulations, and best practices for reliability and energy efficiency.
- Collaborate with HVAC, civil, and other MEP SMEs to integrate systems seamlessly.
- Project Execution
- Oversee on-site electrical project execution including installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Monitor contractor/vendor activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, specifications, and safety standards.
- Conduct quality checks and coordinate with consultants, OEMs, and service providers.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, shop drawings, and method statements.
- Operations & Handover
- Support smooth transition from project phase to steady-state operations.
- Provide training and documentation to the operations team.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and recommend improvements for system performance and reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement in power efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in electrical systems for large infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in datacenter projects.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, UPS, DG, transformers, STS, ATS, grounding, and energy efficiency practices.
- Hands-on experience in project execution and commissioning of datacenter electrical systems.
- Exposure to datacenter operational environments (Tier III/Tier IV standards preferred).
- Familiarity with international design standards (IEEE, NFPA, IEC, BIS, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute).
- Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Key Skills
- Electrical System Design (LV, MV, HV)
- Project Site Execution & Commissioning
- Datacenter Standards (Tier III/Tier IV)
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Operations Transition & Reliability Engineering
- Strong analytical and documentation skill
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Production, Manufacturing & EngineeringRole Category: EngineeringRole: Electrical / Electronics EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: SifyLocation(s): Mumbai
Keyskills: Electrical System Design site execution Project Execution reliability management operational support stakeholder management vendor coordination design review
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