Testing Lead

Job Summary

The Testing Lead leads the delivery of our preventative and predictive testing program for data center and critical facility customers, including electrical testing, oil testing, and equipment inspections. This role works with Account Managers to estimate and verify scopes of proposals to customers, coordinates with superintendents and technicians in executing testing work, and the Report Writer who turns the findings into customer deliverables. The Testing Lead is responsible for the quality of the work from the estimating stage to the final report. The Testing Lead is the primary company technical authority for this service capability.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Testing Program Delivery

• Assist Account Managers in determining the scope and price for testing services being offered to customers, which may include site visits; Account Managers are responsible for full proposal development and leading customer negotiations.
• Own the execution of all scheduled testing work, including electrical testing, oil testing, and equipment inspections.
• Work with the Service Coordinator to schedule testing work and coordinate with superintendents on technicians across customer sites.
• Manage third party testing vendors and labs, including scheduling, quality, and turnaround of their results.
• Make sure every test is performed to the applicable standard and the customer's site requirements.
• Track program completion across all accounts so no scheduled testing is missed or late.

Quality and Reporting

• Review test results and findings for accuracy before they move into customer reports.
• Oversee the Report Writer and approve final reports before they are delivered to customers.
• Escalate failed tests, critical findings, and safety issues to the account manager and customer right away.
• Interpret results and answer technical questions from customers and account managers.
• Recommend repairs or corrective work identified through testing so the account manager can quote it.

Team Leadership

• Lead the Report Writer, including hiring, training, and day to day direction, and coordinate with superintendents and technicians on testing work.
• Track testing technicians' technical certifications and keep skills current as equipment and standards evolve.
• Give regular feedback and develop team members as the testing program grows.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce safe work practices for all testing work, including NFPA 70E, lockout tagout, and required PPE.
• Review and approve work plans for testing on or near energized equipment.
• Make sure the team meets each customer's site access, security, and safety requirements every time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Deep hands on knowledge of electrical testing and maintenance for critical power equipment such as switchgear, transformers, breakers, UPS systems, and generators.
• Able to read and interpret test results and explain what they mean in plain terms.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with field teams.
• Organized and reliable managing recurring work across many customer sites.
• Clear communication with customers, technicians, and account managers.

Required Education and Experience

• 7+ years in electrical testing, maintenance, or commissioning of critical power systems. Data center experience preferred.
• 2+ years leading or coordinating technicians or a field team.
• Working knowledge of NETA testing standards and NFPA 70E safe work practices.
• NETA or NICET certification preferred.
• Experience with oil analysis and predictive maintenance programs preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role splits time between the office and customer sites, including active data centers and critical facilities. Field work may involve exposure to energized electrical equipment, noise, and varying temperatures, with strict adherence to safety procedures. Some testing work happens during customer maintenance windows, which can include nights and weekends. Duties require standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands and arms, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Compu Dynamics Pay Range

$110,000-$150,000 USD

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance - coverage equal to 1x your salary.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) - fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
• Voluntary Benefits - including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Holidays - 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Birthday Time Off - 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
• Paid Parental Leave - 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - 40 hours annually for community service.
• Boot Reimbursement - up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
• Tool Reimbursement - $250 annually, available after 60 days.
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.