Instructor – Mandarin speaking - China
Title: Instructor – Mandarin speaking - China
Location: Langfang, China
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Head of Global Operations – Education
Company Overview
Uptime Institute is the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority, supporting organisations worldwide in optimising critical IT assets while managing cost, resources, and operational efficiency. With more than 4,300 awards issued across 120+ countries and more than 1,100 active projects in 80+ countries, Uptime has helped tens of thousands of companies strengthen the performance and resilience of their digital infrastructure.
For over 30 years, the company has established industry-leading benchmarks for data center performance, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency. These benchmarks give customers confidence that their digital infrastructure can perform reliably across a wide range of operating conditions and in line with their individual business needs.
Uptime’s Tier Standard is the IT industry’s most trusted and widely adopted global standard for the design, construction, and operation of data centers. Its broader portfolio includes Tier Standard Certifications, Management & Operations reviews and assessments, SCIRA-FSI financial sector risk assessments, the Sustainability Assessment, and a wide range of additional services focused on risk management, performance, availability, and operational excellence.
Uptime Education training programs have been completed by more than 100,000 data center professionals, including highly regarded credentials such as ATD (Accredited Tier Designer) and AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist). Following the acquisition of CNet Training Ltd. in 2023, the Uptime Education curriculum has expanded further to support the evolving needs of the global digital infrastructure workforce.
Headquartered in New York, NY, Uptime Institute has offices in London, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Riyadh, and Singapore, with full-time professionals based in more than thirty-four countries. For more information, please visit uptimeinstitute.com
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced digital infrastructure professionals to join Uptime Education as Technical Instructors, sharing their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of industry talent.
Candidates should bring current, verifiable industry experience and a strong understanding of their specialist field. We are looking for innovative individuals with excellent communication skills, a confident presence, and an engaging approach to teaching and learning.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality education courses as part of the Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework, supporting learners across international markets. A formal teaching qualification or previous experience in training, coaching, mentoring, or developing others would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided.
What matters most is a genuine passion for your subject area and a desire to share your knowledge and experience with others.
You will be fully supported throughout your journey and will complete the train-the-trainer process for each course you teach.
Course delivery will take place in Langfang, China, with instruction delivered in Mandarin.
Fluent technical Mandarin is essential, and fluency in English would be advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Roles and Functions of Data Centers
- Industry regulations, standards, and best practices
- Data Center facilities and equipment
- Technologies and equipment commonly used in Data Center facilities
- Telecommunications systems and transmission media, including data cabling and fibre optics
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IN
- Data Center Technician roles
- Data Center Operations
- Data Center equipment care and maintenance
- Testing and certification of Data cabling systems
- Data Center design principles
- Post-incident reviews and root cause analysis, including follow-up actions and recommendations
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE
- Project management
- Management of data centers
- Design of new data center installations
- Installation of new systems within data center facilities
- Experience installing technical services into data centers
- Installation of grey space or enabling equipment in data centers, supporting power distribution and cooling systems
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong training and education capability, with a learner-focused approach
- Ability to translate industry experience into practical learning support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple learners effectively
- Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and support continuous improvement
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and learner support
- Comfortable using digital systems to track progress and compliance
- Committed to quality, consistency, and positive learner outcomes
- Enthusiastic about developing the next generation of industry talent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location: Hybrid (Langfang, China / Remote, with travel as required
- Full training and support on course delivery will be provided
ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
- Project management of network cable installations
- Design of network cable installations
- Construction and installation of network equipment cabinets
- Installation of containment systems
- Experience installing smart network systems, including CCTV, security and access control, AV, and Wi-Fi
- Installation of network cabling in data centers
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Knowledgeable and engaging personality
- Passion for training and learning
- Exceptional communication skills
- Confident and professional demeanour
