Testing & Commissioning

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company in Hyderabad seeks an experienced leader for end-to-end Testing & Commissioning of data center infrastructure. You will own T&C strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive client handover readiness for mission-critical facilities.

You will lead pre- to post-commissioning activities, ensure compliance with Uptime Institute / NFPA / IEC standards, and manage multi-vendor testing windows.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or related engineering field.
• Data Center commissioning experience preferred.
• Certifications in commissioning are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate multi-vendor testing activities and manage dependencies.
• Act as the primary T&C interface with clients, consultants, OEMs, and contractors.
• Review test reports and O&M manuals; support client handover and training.

Skills

T&C Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Multi-vendor Coordination

Documentation

Quality Assurance

IST Testing

Safety Compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

Data Center Certification

Job description

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
• BMS / IBMS
• 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
• 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
• 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)