Lead/Trainer Data Center Technician (TX)

Experis Technology Group; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Lead/Trainer Data Center Technician to join the Data Center Operations team in Odessa, Texas, on-site. You will own shift continuity, lead safety checks, and serve as the escalation point for technicians while driving the training program and certifications.

The role focuses on coaching technicians, coordinating GPU/AI compute infrastructure activities, and maintaining critical operations during 24/7 shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on data center operations experience at a senior technician level, with independent troubleshooting across hardware, network, power, and physical infrastructure.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience, with demonstrated ability to lead shift-level execution in a working technical environment.
• Proven incident first-response experience and strong safety compliance practices in a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong troubleshooting background across hardware, networking, and storage, including GPU/AI infrastructure and direct liquid cooling (DLC) / CDU environments.
• Experience with BMC/iLO/iDRAC management interfaces and firmware/ BIOS validation, plus structured cabling and power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Own shift continuity by maintaining the shift handoff log and ensuring open items carry over across shifts.
• Serve as incident first-responder on shift by performing safety compliance checks and escalating appropriately during operational issues.
• Act as the escalation point for Technician I and II staff for technical and operational problems during assigned shifts.
• Lead training responsibilities, including onboarding new hires, conducting safety training, delivering technical training, and managing all certifications tied to the program.
• Support GPU/AI compute infrastructure operations by coordinating Technician I/II activity during GPU/AI cluster commissioning, acceptance, and CAT windows.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Incident Response

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

GPU/AI Infrastructure

Safety Compliance

Tools

BMC/iLO/iDRAC

Firmware/BIOS Validation

Structured Cabling

Power Distribution

Job description

Our client is seeking a Lead/Trainer Data Center Technicianto join their team.

As a Lead/Trainer Data Center Technician, you will be part of the Data Center Operations team supporting shift-level operations and the training program.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on troubleshooting strength, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to coach and develop technicians while keeping critical operations running smoothly.

Job Title: Lead/Trainer Data Center Technician

Location: Odessa, Texas (100% onsite)

Pay Range: $45-$52/hour, based on experience

What's the Job?

• Own shift continuity by maintaining the shift handoff log and ensuring open items carry over accurately across shifts.
• Serve as incident first-responder on shift by performing safety compliance checks and escalating appropriately during operational issues.
• Act as the escalation point for Technician I (STN-L1) and Technician II (STN-L2) staff for technical and operational problems during assigned shifts.
• Lead training responsibilities, including onboarding new hires, conducting safety training, delivering technical training, and managing all certifications tied to the program.
• Support GPU/AI compute infrastructure operations by coordinating Technician I/II activity during GPU/AI cluster commissioning, acceptance, and customer acceptance testing (CAT) windows.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of hands-on data center operations experience at a senior technician level, with independent troubleshooting across hardware, network, power, and physical infrastructure.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience, with demonstrated ability to lead shift-level execution in a working technical environment.
• Proven incident first-response experience and strong safety compliance practices in a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong troubleshooting background across hardware, networking, and storage, including GPU/AI infrastructure and direct liquid cooling (DLC) / coolant distribution unit (CDU) environments.
• Experience with BMC/iLO/iDRAC management interfaces and firmware/BIOS validation, plus structured cabling and power distribution systems.

What's in it for me?

• Work a consistent onsite schedule: 4 days/week with 10-hour shifts in a 24/7 data center environment (including weekends).
• Step into a role that blends technical leadership with training ownership—helping technicians grow while you troubleshoot alongside the team.
• Opportunity to lead shift-level accountability for critical operations, including GPU/AI compute infrastructure.
• 6-month contract-to-hire path with the potential to convert to FTE based on consultant performance.
• Clear interview process with 1–2 steps with the Hiring Manager via Teams.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells –creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.