Data Center Testing and Validation Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Data Center Testing and Validation Specialist to support commissioning, testing, validation, and acceptance activities for large-scale data center projects across the Americas and Europe. This role is responsible for coordinating on-site testing execution, supervising vendors and third-party testing teams, ensuring quality and compliance standards, and supporting successful project delivery and acceptance.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in data center commissioning, testing and validation processes, or mission-critical infrastructure environments, with strong technical knowledge of electrical, HVAC, low-voltage, and fire protection systems.
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Testing & Validation Management
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and third-party testing teams during on-site testing and commissioning activities.
- Supervise execution of test plans and validation procedures, ensuring complete coverage of technical requirements, project specifications, and contractual commitments.
- Track testing progress and ensure timely completion of commissioning, validation, and acceptance activities.
- Coordinate resources and support rapid resolution of on-site technical issues, abnormalities, and operational risks.
- Ensure testing activities comply with safety standards, quality requirements, EHS policies, and customer delivery expectations.
- Support successful project acceptance and handover processes.
FAT & Quality Control
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for key equipment and critical systems, executing standard inspection and validation checklists.
- Inspect and verify key quality control points, including electrical safety, structural reliability, thermal management performance, and system functionality.
- Conduct project implementation quality inspections and identify project risks proactively during testing and deployment phases.
- Track corrective actions and ensure identified issues are resolved and closed in a timely manner.
- Support implementation of quality assurance and operational compliance processes across project activities.
Technical Documentation Review
- Review supplier and vendor technical documentation, including:
- Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Technical drawings
- Test reports
- Compliance certificates
- Validation and commissioning records
- Ensure submitted documentation complies with project design specifications, technical standards, and industry best practices.
- Assist with preparation and organization of project acceptance documentation and testing evidence records.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, MEP, Facilities Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in data center commissioning, testing and validation, infrastructure acceptance, or mission-critical facility operations.
- Familiarity with testing and validation processes for data center electrical systems, HVAC systems, low-voltage systems, and fire protection systems.
- Ability to review test plans, testing methods, inspection procedures, and technical reports.
- Strong understanding of quality management, project schedules, safety standards, and EHS requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to independently review English technical documentation and communicate with vendors and project teams.
Preferred
- Experience supporting hyperscale or international data center projects.
- Familiarity with commissioning and acceptance standards for mission-critical infrastructure.
- Chinese language capability is considered a plus.
- Experience working with multinational vendors, contractors, and project teams.
- Knowledge of data center operational environments and critical infrastructure systems.
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 30%–50% of the time based on project requirements.
- Primary travel regions include countries across the Americas and Europe.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on global mission-critical data center projects.
- Exposure to international testing, commissioning, and infrastructure validation operations.
- Collaborative and multicultural work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within critical infrastructure and data center operations.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Pay: $4,500.00 - $5,800.00 per month
Work Location: In person
