Technical Operations Trainer - Technology Support

QTS Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Bonus eligible

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Technical Operations Trainer to develop, manage, and deliver comprehensive training for regional data center facilities. You will blend hands-on instruction with program management to ensure operations staff are trained, competent, and compliant, enabling safe and efficient data center operations.

The role involves onboarding, content development, and learning program enhancements, with travel up to 25% to support regional training activities and onboarding programs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in Technology Operations or related technical environment.
• One year of training, coaching, onboarding, or facilitating knowledge transfer.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience using LMS, Workday Learning, Articulate or similar tools is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Education, Business Operations, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instructor‑led, virtual, and hands‑on training programs for onboarding and development.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to learners.
• Support new hire onboarding with classroom instruction and hands‑on activities.
• Create engaging learning environments that encourage participation and retention.
• Develop and improve training materials, job aids, and learning resources with SMEs and managers.
• Translate technical concepts into learner‑friendly content for varied skill levels.
• Maintain learning content in LMS platforms and collaboration tools.
• Identify learning gaps and recommend supplemental training resources.
• Partner with leaders to align training with procedures and business needs.
• Maintain training records, attendance, completion, and certification status.
• Schedule training sessions and coordinate logistics to learners and leaders.
• Support audits and document reviews by keeping records current.
• Collect learner feedback and measure training effectiveness.
• Recommend updates to onboarding processes and materials.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Customer service

Leadership

Safety

Learning & Development

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in IT or related

Tools

Workday Learning

Articulate

LMS

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

The Technical Operations Trainer is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering comprehensive training programs that support the operations, maintenance, safety, and administrative processes of QTS regional data center facilities and it’s operations. By blending hands‑on technical instruction with program management you will ensure Technology Operations team members are consistently trained, competent, and compliant, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient data center operations.

The Impact You Will Have:

This role plays a key part in ensuring our Technology Operations teams within the data center facilities we manage, are well trained, up to date with procedures, and positioned with success through the use of knowledge and education. With your primary focuses on delivering onboarding and technical skills training for Technology Operations employees, the Technical Operations Traner will also spend a significant portion of non-facilitation time dedicated to curriculum improvement, content development, and learning program enhancement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate instructor‑led, virtual, and hands‑on training programs that support Technical Operations onboarding, employee development, and operational readiness. These training programs cover operational processes, customer support practices, tools, technologies, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to learners throughout onboarding and development programs.
• Support new hire onboarding through classroom instruction, guided discussions, practical exercises, demonstrations, and job-shadowing activities.
• Create an engaging learning environment that encourages participation, knowledge retention, and continuous learning.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and improvement of training materials, job aids, presentations, learning plans, and knowledge resources by working with subject matter experts, senior trainers, and managers.
• Translate technical concepts into learner-friendly content that supports employees with varying levels of experience and technical knowledge.
• Support the administration and maintenance of learning content within approved learning management systems and collaboration platforms.
• Help identify learning gaps and recommend supplemental training, coaching opportunities, or learning resources.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure training activities align with departmental procedures and business needs.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance documentation, completion tracking, and certification status information.
• Schedule training sessions, coordinate logistics, and communicate training requirements to learners and leaders.
• Support audits and documentation reviews by ensuring training records remain organized and current.
• Collect learner feedback and assist with evaluating training effectiveness.
• Recommend updates to training materials, onboarding processes, and learning resources based on operational changes and learner needs.
• Remain current on Technology Operations and Learning and Development processes, technologies, systems, and organizational standards.
• Travel up to 25% of the time to support regional training activities and onboarding programs.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Three or more years of experience in Technology Operations, Operations Support, Data Center Operations, IT Operations, Facilities Operations, or a related technical environment.
• One year of experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, onboarding, or facilitating knowledge transfer within a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, collaboration tools, and business systems.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities while supporting learners, stakeholders, and training schedules.
• Experience supporting onboarding or employee development programs.
• Experience in data center operations, technical support, network operations, or other critical-environment industries is preferred.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Workday Learning, Articulate, or similar learning technologies is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Education, Business Operations, or a related field, or equivalent working experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to training, technical operations, customer service, IT industry or instructional delivery is preferred.

Skills To Get You There

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn and explain technical processes, systems, and operational procedures.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on learner success and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and the ability to mentor, coach, and develop others.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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