Datacenter Field Operations Technician (Rotational shifts
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician
We are hiring Datacenter Field Operations Technicians to support a global hyperscaler at a majorUS data-center campus in New Albany, Ohio. This is a hands-on troubleshooting and break-fix role — diagnosing and repairing physical-layer network issues, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, and partnering closely with provisioning crewsto keep AI-infrastructure builds and operations on track.
You will be part of a 24×7 on-site team working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, facility, and supply-chain partners.
Location & Coverage Site:New Albany, Ohio Coverage Model:
- Rotating shifts (Days/Nights) with on-call requirements
- Extended shift capability during surge/ramp periods
Structured Cabling
Expert-level copper and fiber optic cable installation (Cat6A,
OM4, OS2, MPO/MTP)
Fiber Optics
Rack & Stack
Hardware Handling
Network switch/router installation, line card insertion, optics installation (ESD compliance)
Testing Tools
OTDR, optical power meter, VFL, loopback adapters, cable certifiers
Physical Layer Troubleshooting
Identify and resolve connectivity issues at Layer 1 (light levels, fiber breaks, bad connectors)
Ticketing Systems
Ability to useworkflow management toolsfor ticket tracking and closure
Familiarity with AALC rack systems, hose connections, valve operations (preferred)
Experience- 5–12 years of experience in data center cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications
- Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation and testing in enterprise/hyperscale environments
- Experience with large-scale rack deployment projects (50+ racks)
- Familiarity with data center environments (hot/cold aisle, raised floor, overhead cable tray)
- Experience working with liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC) preferred
- Experience with barcode scanning and asset management workflows preferred
- BICSI certification (Installer, Technician) or equivalent
- Experience in hyperscale data-center environments — multi-tenant or campus-scale
- Familiarity with DCIM and ticketing tools used for asset, fault, and maintenance tracking
- Background in either telecom carrier ops or large enterprise network repair
On-site at New Albany, Ohio (Eastern Time).Remote work is not available for this role.
Coverage24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of:
Day
5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week.
CompensationShift differentials applyfor Swing and Graveyard shifts per company policy.
On-callField Ops technicians may be askedto support emergency response outside scheduled hours on a rotating basis.
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
- Comfortable working at height (personnel lifts, ladders) and in confined spaces, hot aisles,and active electrical environments with appropriate PPE
- Ability to work in warm environments (data halls, 75–85°F)
- Fine motor skills for connector cleaning and optics handling
- Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods
- Attention to detail (cable routing, labeling, connector cleanliness)
- Ability to work in team-based shift environment
- Self-motivated — able to manage workload from ticket queue independently
1. Rack Activity Services
- Perform network cable installation for compute racks including:
- Front-end (FE) cabling to fabric switches
- Back-end (BE) cabling to spine/aggregation switches
- Goalpost cable routing and dressing
- Execute rack turn-down and decommissioning
- Support rack redeployment and relocation activities
- Process pre-integrated rack receiving, inspection, and final connectivity
- Use Ticketing Platform for workflow management and ticket closure via Action Mode
- Perform loopback testing on all network circuits post-installation
- Execute fiber continuity testing (OTDR, power meter, VFL)
- Conduct PON (Passive Optical Network) passive testing and validation
- Perform cable cleaning using fiber optic cleaning procedures (IBC cleaner, cassette cleaners)
- Identify and document circuit failures for remediation
- Support mid-box (testing solution) deployment and validation
- Conduct as-built documentation audits and equipment placement verification
- Diagnose and repair failed network…
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