Data Center Field Installations Tech (L2) — Path to Lead

Motion Recruitment; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) for a 3‑month contract with potential extension or permanent consideration. Based in Abernathy, TX, you will perform in‑rack installation activities, from rack builds to cable management and power distribution, under minimal supervision.

You will validate cooling integration (DX and direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling), install OS imaging and basic hardware tests, and guide junior technicians while coordinating with project

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:
• DX airflow management within racks.
• Direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems (installation, connection handling, and basic validation).
• Physically capable of performing installation tasks in demanding environments.

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 for DX‑cooled environments.
• Install and validate 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: OS installation and basic configuration.

Skills

Data center installations

Rack infrastructure

Structured cabling

PDUs & redundancy

Cooling systems

DX airflow

D2C liquid cooling

Physical capability

Job description

Motion Recruitment seeks a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) for a 3‑month contract with potential extension or permanent consideration. Based in Abernathy, TX, you will perform in‑rack installation activities, from rack builds to cable management and power distribution, under minimal supervision.

You will validate cooling integration (DX and direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling), install OS imaging and basic hardware tests, and guide junior technicians while coordinating with project