Data Center Technician (Fiber Optics, Structured Cabling & OTDR) | E-Solutions Inc | New Albany, Ohio

E-Solutions Inc; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Solutions Inc in New Albany, Ohio seeks a Data Center Technician to own fiber installation, splicing, OTDR testing, copper and fiber cabling, and server rack deployments across a hyperscale campus. Requires 5+ years in data centers and OSHA certification, with on-site rotating day/night shifts.

Successful candidates will manage cabling, testing, and rack installations, collaborating with facility engineering and IT recruiters. On-site role with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive hands-on experience as a Data Center Technician in hyperscale environments.
• Mandatory OSHA safety certification.
• Hands-on fiber optic splicing, installation, termination, and testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of OTDR, optical power meters, and cable certifiers.
• Experience with copper and fiber structured cabling and data centre rack installations.
• On-site rotating day/night shifts availability in New Albany, Ohio.
• Legal work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic splicing, fusion splicing, termination, and link testing across hyperscale data centre facilities.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables, connectors, panels, and enclosures.
• Operate OTDRs, optical power meters, and visual fault locators.
• Deploy copper and fiber structured cabling, cable trays, raceways, and high-density cabling paths.
• Execute data centre rack installations, server hardware mounting, PDU setup, and grounding.
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity with network operations teams.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance and site security protocols.
• Document cabling and rack inventory, port mappings, and diagrams.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

OTDR testing

Cable management

Server rack installations

OSHA certification

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or vocational certification in electronics/telecommunications

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Sunbird

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced hyperscale data centre infrastructure maintenance, fiber optic splicing, and network hardware troubleshooting in New Albany, Ohio, Eros Technologies Inc / E-Solutions Inc is actively seeking an accomplished Data Center Technician for a permanent on-site professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of fiber installation and termination, OTDR testing, structured copper and fiber cabling, and server rack installations across a large-scale data centre campus. Bringing 5+ years of progressive professional experience in mission-critical data centre environments and holding mandatory OSHA certification, you will empower global technology enterprises to achieve uncompromised physical layer uptime, flawless optical signal integrity, and robust infrastructure resilience. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, rotating shift allowances, and professional growth within a leading international technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Center Technician supporting E-Solutions Inc on an on-site basis in New Albany, Ohio (working rotating day and night shifts), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of physical infrastructure deployment, fiber optic splicing, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing fiber optic splicing, installation, termination, and testing, utilizing optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) and optical power meters, managing copper and fiber structured cabling runs, executing data centre rack installations and precise cable dressing, collaborating with facility engineering squads, and interacting directly with IT recruiters like Udit T. and Suhail Sheikh. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Udit T. at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Execute precision fiber optic splicing, fusion splicing, mechanical termination, and comprehensive link testing across hyperscale data centre facilities.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables, connectors, patch panels, and distribution enclosures.
• Perform optical testing utilizing Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), optical power meters, and visual fault locators.
• Deploy copper and fiber structured cabling systems, cable trays, raceways, and high-density cable management paths.
• Perform physical data centre rack installations, server hardware mounting, power distribution unit (PDU) setup, and equipment grounding.
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues, trace dropped links, and resolve hardware fault alarms in collaboration with network operations teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations, electrical codes, data centre environmental standards, and site security protocols.
• Maintain meticulous cable plant documentation, port mapping schedules, rack elevation diagrams, and asset inventory logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or vocational technical certification in electronics, telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience as a Data Center Technician or Network Technician in hyperscale data centre environments.
• Mandatory OSHA safety certification.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in hands‑on fiber optic splicing, installation, termination, and testing.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency utilizing OTDR, optical power meters, and cable certifiers.
• Deep practical experience in copper and fiber structured cabling design, installation, and enterprise cable management.
• Solid practical grasp of data centre rack installations, server hardware provisioning, and physical layer troubleshooting.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for on‑site rotating day/night shift operations in New Albany, Ohio.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional industry certifications such as BICSI Installer (RET/INST), Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), or CompTIA Server+.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier hyperscale cloud data centres (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) or major colocation providers (Equinix, Digital Realty).
• Hands‑on familiarity with DC power distribution, UPS systems, environmental monitoring sensors, and HVAC containment aisles.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management (ITSM) ticketing platforms and DCIM software (Jira, ServiceNow, Sunbird).
• Active participation in data centre technician user groups, fiber optic associations, or electrical trade communities.

Application Information

• Recruiter: E-Solutions Inc / Eros Technologies Inc Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Udit T. (Application Contact) / Suhail Sheikh (IT Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Company Website: https://www.e-solutionsinc.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Data Center Shift Package
• Work Schedule: On-Site Rotating Day/Night Shifts (New Albany, Ohio)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Ohio Data Center Technician Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (New Albany, Ohio)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Data Center Technician position through E‑Solutions Inc, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your OSHA certification, hands‑on OTDR/fiber splicing tenure, and structured cabling expertise in hyperscale campus environments.