Data Center Field Installations Tech - Build & Validate Racks

nttlimited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) in Singapore. You will lead in-rack builds, install servers, storage and network gear, and validate structured cabling and power. The role includes DX airflow management and D2C liquid cooling setup, with OS deployment and imaging as part of system bring-up.

You will mentor L1 technicians and coordinate with engineers to meet timelines. You will interpret designs, validate work quality, perform QA, and ensure installations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data center installations or similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong understanding of rack infrastructure, servers, storage and network hardware.
• Proficiency in structured cabling (fiber and copper) and cable management.
• Experience with power distribution within racks (PDUs, dual feeds).
• Knowledge of cooling methodologies, including DX airflow management.
• Direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling installation and basic validation.
• Experience with OS deployment and imaging tools (PXE/ISO).
• BIOS/firmware configuration and hardware validation.
• Familiarity with post-install validation and QA processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and MOPs.

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 for servers, storage, network gear.
• Execute and verify structured cabling and basic testing/validation.
• Install and validate power connections and PDUs.
• Implement cooling solutions and optimize in-rack DX airflow.
• Install and validate D2C liquid cooling systems and components.
• Perform visual inspections for leaks and secure connections.
• Execute OS installation and basic configuration per build standards.
• Validate hardware functionality and BIOS/firmware baselines.
• Conduct network connectivity checks where required.
• Conduct post-install QA against design and checklists.
• Perform cable, power, and labeling audits; verify airflow.
• Identify and remediate defects and escalate when needed.
• Guide L1 technicians and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Data center installation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Independent work

Tools

PXE

ISO-based installs

Imaging tools

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) in Singapore. You will lead in-rack builds, install servers, storage and network gear, and validate structured cabling and power. The role includes DX airflow management and D2C liquid cooling setup, with OS deployment and imaging as part of system bring-up.

You will mentor L1 technicians and coordinate with engineers to meet timelines. You will interpret designs, validate work quality, perform QA, and ensure installations