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Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2)
The Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) is a developing technical role responsible for executing and overseeing in-rack installation activities of moderate complexity within a data center environment. This includes rack builds, equipment installation, structured cabling, power distribution, advanced cooling integration (DX and direct-to-chip liquid cooling), and initial system bring-up activities.
This role works with greater autonomy and is responsible for interpreting installation designs, validating work quality, and supporting troubleshooting during deployment activities.
Through proactive coordination and problem-solving, this role ensures installations are completed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with technical standards and project timelines.
The primary objective of this role is to deliver high-quality installation and validation outcomes while minimizing delays, rework, and SLA risks.
The Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) is responsible for managing standard to medium-complexity installation tasks, guiding L1 technicians, and resolving issues encountered during implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead rack build and in-rack deployment activities based on design documentation
- Interpret rack layouts, elevation diagrams, and cabling schematics
- Perform and validate rack & stack activities for servers, storage, and network equipment
- Execute and verify structured cabling (fiber and copper), including basic testing/validation
- Install and validate power connections (single/dual feed, PDUs, load considerations)
- Implement and optimize cooling solutions:
- Configure airflow best practices for DX-cooled environments
- Install and validate direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems, including cold plates, hoses, manifolds, and quick disconnects
- Perform visual inspections for leaks and ensure proper routing, strain relief, and secure connections
- Perform initial system bring-up activities:
- Execute OS installation and basic configuration (in line with build standards and imaging processes)
- Validate hardware functionality (POST checks, BIOS/firmware baseline verification)
- Perform basic network connectivity checks where required
- Conduct post-installation quality assurance:
- Verify installations against design specifications and checklists
- Perform cable, power, and labeling audits
- Validate airflow and cooling setup (DX and D2C)
- Identify and remediate defects or escalate issues
- Identify and resolve installation issues, escalating when required
- Support and guide L1 technicians on best practices and procedures
- Coordinate with project teams, engineering, and operations for smooth delivery
- Update documentation and report installation progress and deviations
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all data center safety standards, permits, and procedures
- Actively promote safe working practices and intervene in unsafe situations
- Apply electrical safety awareness when working with powered equipment and PDUs
- Follow and enforce safe handling procedures for direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems (including leak prevention and response)
- Ensure proper use of PPE by self and supporting team members
- Conduct risk awareness during installations (e.g., heavy lifts, cable congestion, liquid connections)
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workspace safety
- Report and escalate hazards, incidents, and non-compliance issues
Requirements (L2)
- Proven experience in data center installations or similar hands-on technical role
- Strong understanding of rack infrastructure, server, storage, and network hardware
- Proficiency in structured cabling (fiber and copper) and cable management best practices
- Experience with power distribution within racks (PDUs, dual feeds, redundancy concepts)
- Working knowledge of cooling methodologies:
- DX airflow management within racks
- Direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems (installation, connection handling, and basic validation)
- Experience with system deployment activities:
- OS installation and imaging tools (e.g., PXE, ISO-based installs, or automated deployment tools)
- Basic BIOS/firmware configuration and hardware validation
- Familiarity with post-install validation and quality assurance processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and MOPs
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installations
- Ability to work independently and guide junior technicians
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations in data center environments
- Physically capable of performing installation tasks in demanding environments