Data Center Field Installations Tech (L2) — Build & Validate

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Colorado City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to execute in-rack installation activities in a data center. The role covers rack builds, structured cabling, power distribution, and initial system bring-up with an emphasis on quality and safety.

You will guide L1 technicians, interpret design documentation, validate work, and support troubleshooting during deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• 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 including DX airflow management within racks.
• Direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems installation and basic validation.
• Experience with OS installation and imaging tools (e.g., PXE, ISO-based installs, automated deployment tools).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installations.

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, including DX airflow management.
• Install and validate direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems and components.
• Perform visual inspections for leaks and proper routing and strain relief.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineering, and operations for smooth delivery.
• Update documentation and report installation progress and deviations.

Skills

Data center installs

Rack infrastructure

Structured cabling

Power distribution

DX cooling

D2C liquid cooling

OS installation

Troubleshooting

Tools

PXE

ISO‑based installs

Automated deployment tools

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) to execute in-rack installation activities in a data center. The role covers rack builds, structured cabling, power distribution, and initial system bring-up with an emphasis on quality and safety.

You will guide L1 technicians, interpret design documentation, validate work, and support troubleshooting during deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to standards.