Data Center Technician

Soluna; Santa Monica (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Comprehensive health insurance

401k plan with company match

Life insurance and disability plans

Ample paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A renewable energy technology firm located in Santa Monica, Texas is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to help build, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in hardware assembly and troubleshooting, knowledge of networking, and a problem-solving mindset. This role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence, and participating in process improvements. The firm offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with computer/server hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of operating systems and IP networking fundamentals.
• Ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help build, troubleshoot, maintain and operate mission-critical infrastructure.
• Perform routine electrical and cooling system maintenance.
• Support deployment and maintenance of networks, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor environmental metrics and take corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Computer/server hardware assembly

Troubleshooting and repair

IP networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)

Monitoring tools experience

Scripting or automation skills

Education

Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+, CCNA, or DCIM-related credentials

Tools

Grafana

Foreman

LuxOS

Braiins

Odoo

Job description

Soluna is on a mission to solve one of renewable energy’s biggest challenges: wasted power. Our data centers convert excess solar, hydro, and wind energy into productive computational work, such as Bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. By co-locating with renewable power sources, we bring demand directly to the source, helping power plants increase revenue while contributing more megawatts to the grid.

We are growing fast and we need people like you who want to be part of something big.

We are a people-first, data-driven organization that is seeking individuals who want to do meaningful work.

What you'll do

As a Data Center Technician you will help build out, troubleshoot, maintain and operate mission-critical infrastructure at Soluna’s data center. You will help operate, and maintain the network infrastructure and perform routine electrical and cooling system maintenance. This can include replacing hashboards, fans, power supplies, firmware, and software. Maintaining the equipment includes cleaning the equipment, filters and fans associated with the cooling.

This role requires both technical expertise and a relentless focus on operational excellence, uptime, and security. You will be responsible for maintaining the inventory, quality control and reporting (as applicable) of the operations as per the Standard Operating Procedures of the data center. This includes adherence to the operations security plan to maintain site security and information assurance. You will be encouraged to bring any ideas to the table for evaluation to help improve the operations through a product development process and contribute the following.

Hardware & Systems Operations

• Install, configure, and maintain compute hardware (ASIC miners, GPU servers, networking devices, PDUs, etc.)
• Perform component-level diagnostics and repairs (hashboard, power supply, control board, fans, etc.)
• Execute firmware updates, system re-imaging, and configuration management

Network & Infrastructure

• Support deployment and maintenance of local and wide-area networks, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and escalated to senior engineers as needed
  Ensure compliance with Soluna’s information assurance and data security protocols
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical distribution, data center buildings, and airflow systems
• Monitor environmental metrics (temperature, humidity, airflow, power consumption) and take corrective actions
• Support facility commissioning, racking, structured cabling, and power distribution

Monitoring & Reporting

• Use monitoring platforms to track hardware performance, network health, and uptime
• Maintain inventory, asset tracking, and quality control documentation
• Contribute to incident reports, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement processes
• Work cross-functionally within operations, engineering, and customer success teams
• Participate in developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Identify and propose automation, process improvements, and cost optimizations

What You’ll Bring

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with computer/server hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair
• Knowledge of operating systems, IP networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS), and switching/routing fundamentals (preferred)
• Experience with monitoring tools, ticketing, and inventory management systems (e.g., Grafana, Foreman, LuxOS, Braiins, Odoo)
• Familiarity with data center power systems and electrical safety (preferred)
• Scripting or automation skills are a plus

Professional Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and contribute to documentation
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays on a "on call" shift schedule
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in cryptocurrency mining, HPC, or hyperscale data center operations
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+, CCNA, or DCIM-related credentials

We are a diverse, driven team of entrepreneurs, energy experts, private equity leaders, storytellers and engineers. We are passionate about making the world greener and we have conviction about how we will bring change on a global scale.

We are equally as zealous about championing our teams, relentless about developing our people, and believe strongly that Soluna’s goals and commitment to our mission are strengthened by our employee’s voices.

We offer all of our employees:

• Competitive salary + equity
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance and disability plans
• Ample paid time off
• Paid parental leave

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics and we welcome all to join us.