Role Purpose
The role is responsible for end-to-end Testing & Commissioning (T&C) of Data Center infrastructure, ensuring all systems are safe, compliant, integrated, and performance-ready prior to client handover. The incumbent will lead commissioning strategy, execution, stakeholder coordination, and final acceptance for mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
T&C Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and own the overall Testing & Commissioning strategy for data center projects
- Prepare commissioning plans, test scripts, procedures, and schedules aligned with design intent and client standards
- Lead pre-commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, IST, and performance testing
Systems & Integration
- Commission critical DC systems including:
- Electrical: HT/LT, UPS, DG, STS, PDUs
- Mechanical: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling plants
- BMS / IBMS
- Fire Detection & Suppression
- Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST) including failure scenarios and redundancy validation (Tier compliance)
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure adherence to Uptime Institute / TIA / ASHRAE / NFPA / IEC / IEEE standards
- Validate OEM requirements, statutory approvals, and safety compliance
- Identify gaps, risks, and non-conformities; drive closure with construction and vendor teams
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Act as the primary T&C interface with clients, consultants, OEMs, and contractors
- Coordinate multi-vendor testing activities and manage dependencies
- Support client audits, design reviews, and final acceptance testing
Documentation & Handover
- Review and approve test reports, as-built documentation, O&M manuals
- Support smooth client handover, training, and operational readiness
- Ensure commissioning records are audit-ready and traceable
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in Data Center Testing & Commissioning
- Hands-on experience with mission-critical infrastructure
- Deep understanding of redundancy, reliability, and failure-mode testing
- Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage high-pressure commissioning windows and critical milestones
Educational Qualification
- B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation / related engineering discipline
- Commissioning or Data Center certifications (preferred, not mandatory)
