Senior Data Center Training Architect

Riot Platforms; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health coverage

Bonus

Sign-on equity grant

Job summary

Riot Platforms is seeking a Senior Data Center Technical Trainer to lead its onsite and remote training programs for critical power, cooling, safety, and procedures. You will design drills, certify staff, and partner with Operations, Facilities, Procurement, and Governance to drive readiness.

This role requires 7+ years in technical training within data centers or mission‑critical facilities, plus certifications and travel readiness to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing or delivering technical training programs, including curriculum development, certification processes, and adult learning principles.
• Experience in emergency response planning or drill/exercise design, ideally within industrial, utility, or data center settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on data center operations experience.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or similar data center/critical facilities credentials.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support training across multiple site locations.
• Experience facilitating in‑person training or drills for technical or operations staff with strong presentation and group facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and delivers technical training sessions (classroom, virtual, hands-on) to develop employee skills and ensure safety and operational proficiency.
• Serves as a senior training resource, partnering with SMEs and operations teams to ensure consistent instruction across shifts and locations.
• Develops and updates training materials, job aids, and work instructions to support data center requirements.
• Maintains training records, tracks completion, and enters qualification data into LMS.
• Administers assessments and evaluations to validate competency and readiness for data center tasks.
• Conducts training audits and quality checks to meet established standards.
• Partners with management to align training activities with business priorities and development needs.
• Identifies training gaps through feedback and metrics to improve content and delivery.
• Coaches trainers and learners, promoting consistent instructional practices and safety culture.
• Supports development of career pathways and qualification programs for increased responsibility.

Skills

Technical Training

Curriculum Development

Adult Learning Principles

Training Materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/engineering or related field

Job description

Riot Platforms is seeking a Senior Data Center Technical Trainer to lead its onsite and remote training programs for critical power, cooling, safety, and procedures. You will design drills, certify staff, and partner with Operations, Facilities, Procurement, and Governance to drive readiness.

This role requires 7+ years in technical training within data centers or mission‑critical facilities, plus certifications and travel readiness to support multiple sites.