Data Center Whitespace Infrastructure Trainer

Vertiv; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Technical Instructor to deliver hands-on and classroom training on whitespace infrastructure solutions for field technicians, installers, customers, and service partners. You will develop course materials, labs, and programs covering data center rack systems, power distribution, DC power, monitoring, and containment.

Travel and cross-functional collaboration with Field Operations, Engineering, and Learning & Development teams are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year electrical, electronic, computer systems, information technology, or related technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, field service, deployment, or technical support within data center, telecommunications, information technology, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of modern data center infrastructure and white space technologies.
• Experience with server rack integration, rack deployment methodologies, and physical infrastructure installation.
• Working knowledge of direct current power systems and rack-level power distribution architectures.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, intelligent devices, and connected equipment management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, installation manuals, network architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mission-critical facility operations and data center best practices.
• Experience delivering technical training, mentoring, coaching, or knowledge transfer activities preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional best practices, or equivalent military instructor experience.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and virtual training platforms.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
• Data center, power systems, network infrastructure, technical instructor, OSHA or NFPA 70E certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct field service safety and technical classes on whitespace infrastructure technologies.
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual technical training on integrated rack solutions, intelligent rack systems, rack power distribution units, direct current power systems, cabinet and containment solutions, infrastructure monitoring and management systems, server rack integration, and data center white space operations.
• Prepare classrooms, demonstration environments, and training labs.
• Deliver classroom and virtual training to technicians, customers, partners, and internal associates with varying levels of experience.
• Adapt course materials to support virtual and hybrid learning environments.
• Create realistic field-based training scenarios focused on installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.
• Modify instructional delivery to accommodate varying experience levels and learning styles.
• Model and enforce Vertiv safety guidelines at all times.
• Drive creation and improvement of technical training content.
• Support course development through subject matter expertise, product research, technical validation, and content review.
• Develop and maintain instructor guides, student workbooks, presentations, lab exercises, assessments, and job aids.
• Create hands-on exercises that simulate real-world deployment and support activities within mission-critical data center environments.
• Participate in New Product Development activities to support training readiness for new product launches.
• Perform training needs analyses and identify skill gaps.
• Support and maintain training labs and demonstration equipment.
• Assist in the management and operation of whitespace infrastructure training environments.
• Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot training equipment used in instructional activities.
• Maintain server racks, rack power distribution units, monitoring platforms, direct current power systems, and associated infrastructure used in training labs.
• Ensure classroom and laboratory environments remain safe, organized, and operational.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather and evaluate feedback from learners, field technicians, technical support teams, and business stakeholders.
• Continuously improve training based on field experience, customer feedback, and technology advancements.
• Explore emerging technologies affecting data center white space environments, including high-density
• Administrative Duties and Travel: Complete required administrative activities accurately and on time, including training records, evaluations, expense reports, and travel documentation.
• Conduct evaluations of training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support training scheduling and logistics as required.
• Order and maintain training supplies and materials to support instructional activities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Microsoft Office proficiency

MS Teams

Virtual training platforms

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Virtual training platforms

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Technical Instructor to deliver hands-on and classroom training on whitespace infrastructure solutions for field technicians, installers, customers, and service partners. You will develop course materials, labs, and programs covering data center rack systems, power distribution, DC power, monitoring, and containment.

Travel and cross-functional collaboration with Field Operations, Engineering, and Learning & Development teams are required.