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# Testing Lead

- **Company:** COMPU DYNAMICS LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Data Centers
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/63234cba-434a-4d3c-8ef2-882573e72307/testing-lead

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.