Job Description
Title: Data Center Field Operations Technician
Location: New Albany, Ohio 43054 | Onsite
Duration: 6 12 Month Contract
Certification:
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required
Position Overview
- We are seeking experienced Data Center Field Operations Technicians at the mid-level, senior, and lead levels to support data center infrastructure deployment and operations in New Albany, Ohio.
- The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with fiber optics, structured cabling, rack-and-stack operations, network equipment installation, testing, and troubleshooting within data center or telecommunications environments.
- Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in a 24/7 shift environment and performing physical installation, maintenance, and break-fix activities.
Experience Requirements
- Mid-Level: 5 8 years of experience
- Senior/Lead: 8+ years of experience
- Relevant experience in data center operations, structured cabling, fiber optic installation/testing, or telecom/network infrastructure support.
- Experience deploying 50+ racks is preferred.
- Important: Candidates with 2 5 years of relevant experience may also be considered, depending on their hands-on technical expertise and the level of the position.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with fiber optics, structured cabling, and Cat6A cabling.
- Experience with rack-and-stack operations and server/network equipment installation.
- Fiber splicing experience must be verified with every candidate.
- Proficiency with fiber testing equipment, including OTDRs, optical power meters, and cable testers.
- Experience with Layer 1 network troubleshooting and physical connectivity issues.
- Experience installing, routing, labeling, and testing fiber optic and copper cabling.
- Experience replacing faulty cables, optical transceivers, and other network components.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems, incident management, and shift handover documentation.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Ability to work onsite in New Albany, Ohio, and support a 24/7 shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Installation & Deployment
- Install server racks and network equipment.
- Connect network switches and associated hardware.
- Install, route, label, and organize fiber optic and copper cabling.
- Support rack deployments, equipment upgrades, relocations, and decommissioning activities.
2. Fiber Optic & Network Testing
- Test newly installed fiber optic cables and network circuits using OTDRs and optical power meters.
- Verify fiber quality, signal strength, and connectivity.
- Identify and resolve cabling and installation issues.
3. Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Support
- Diagnose and troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues.
- Replace defective cables, optical transceivers, switches, and related hardware.
- Respond to critical infrastructure incidents and support service restoration.
4. Preventive Maintenance
- Clean and inspect fiber optic connectors.
- Verify cable routing and connections.
- Perform routine maintenance and support new data center build-outs.
5. Safety & Compliance
- Follow established data center safety procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE and ESD protection.
- Comply with lockout/tagout procedures and applicable safety standards.
6. Collaboration & Documentation
- Coordinate with engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams.
- Maintain accurate ticket updates and work records.
- Provide clear shift handovers and document outstanding issues.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyper scale data centers.
- BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, stand/walk for extended periods,
- Work on ladders/lifts, and handle small components in warm data center environments.
Best regards,
Lavesh Kumar
| Sr. Technical Recruiter
STELLENT IT A Nationally Recognized Minority
Certified Enterprise
Phone: +1 4073580989
Email: lavesh@stellentit.com
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Job Tags
Contract work, Relocation, Shift work