Vice President, Critical Engineering Manager India North - Critical Site Operations
BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, operating the IBIT bitcoin ETF and the BUIDL tokenized fund.
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About BlackRock
BlackRock (blackrock.com) is the world’s largest asset manager, with production digital-asset businesses: the IBIT spot bitcoin ETF, the BUIDL tokenized money-market fund (with Securitize), and tokenization initiatives.
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About the Role
You will oversee the engineering design and operation of mission critical infrastructure across offices and data centers in the India Northern region. You will lead MEP design, construction and budget management, use AI-assisted design tools, manage site-based MEP and IT lifecycle projects, and ensure 24/7/365 coverage and emergency response. You will partner with global engineering and technology teams and provide remote technical support for India facility operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, facilities engineering, data center operations or equivalent experience preferred
- Ten years of building engineering design management, facilities management, data center management or related experience
- Strong knowledge of mission critical cooling, power, mechanical and fire suppression systems
- Familiarity with AI-driven MEP plugins or generative design workflows
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of Electrical/Arc Flash Safety (NFPA 70E)
- Working familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, CAD/BIM platforms and IWMS software
- Available for travel, weekend work, and 24/7/365 emergencies
- Electrical or HVAC licenses a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering design and operation of mission critical infrastructure systems and equipment across offices and data centers
- Manage critical systems throughout the India Northern region
- Lead MEP design, construction, and operational budget management
- Ensure compliance with design standards, operating procedures, methods of procedure, and emergency response protocols
- Use AI-assisted design tools to develop and assess HVAC, piping, and lighting layouts
- Apply predictive AI simulations to evaluate energy use, equipment sizing, and system performance
- Leverage AI-powered models to check designs against building codes and standards
- Manage site-based MEP and IT Life Cycle Management projects
- Perform ongoing assessments of infrastructure operational readiness
- Review and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance procedures
- Ensure 24/7/365 coverage and effective emergency response
- Partner with Global Critical Engineering and Global Technology teams
- Provide remote technical support for India facility operations
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave