A leading technology infrastructure organization is seeking a Data Center Field Installation Technician to support large-scale hyperscale data center deployments across multiple locations. This is a contract opportunity based in Lenoir, North Carolina, with approximately 50% onsite work and 50% travel supporting rapid-response deployment projects at additional data center facilities.
This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in fiber troubleshooting, rack and stack installations, structured cabling, and data center deployment activities. The team is looking for technicians who can work independently, support fast-paced installations, and assist with troubleshooting and deployment validation efforts in mission-critical environments.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of data center experience
- Experience troubleshooting fiber cabling and performing fiber testing
- Experience using Fluke testers
- Knowledge of rack and stack installations
- Experience with copper and fiber structured cabling
- Familiarity with liquid cooling environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and MOPs
- Experience supporting hardware deployments within live data center environments
- Ability to work independently and support junior technicians
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center environments
- Experience with BIOS and firmware validation
- Knowledge of rack-level power distribution and redundancy concepts
- Understanding of airflow management and liquid cooling methodologies
- Experience with OS imaging and deployment tools
- Strong understanding of data center safety and operational procedures
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- Rack & Stack Deployments
- Fiber and Copper Structured Cabling
- Hardware Installation & Validation
- Liquid Cooling Support
- Power & Connectivity Validation
- Data Center Troubleshooting
Daily Responsibilities
- Lead rack build and in-rack deployment activities based on design documentation
- Perform rack & stack activities for servers, storage, and networking equipment
- Execute and validate structured cabling installations for fiber and copper environments
- Perform cable testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities
- Install and validate power connections including PDUs and dual-feed configurations
- Support liquid cooling installations including hoses, manifolds, and quick disconnects
- Perform visual inspections for routing, connection integrity, and cooling validation
- Execute initial system bring-up activities including imaging and hardware validation
- Conduct post-installation quality assurance and audit activities
- Troubleshoot installation issues and escalate when necessary
- Support and mentor junior technicians on deployment best practices
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and project teams
- Maintain documentation and provide installation progress updates
- Follow all data center safety procedures and promote safe work practices throughout deployments
Company Description
• What you didn’t know about us:
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
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