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# Data Center Field Installations Technician

- **Company:** NextGen Staffing
- **Location:** Abernathy, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** BIOS, Data Centers, Firmware, Image Management, Hardware Testing, Network Server
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/7ec57e41-4d6f-40d7-9679-1916b4386f91/data-center-field-installations-technician

## About the Role

* Experience: 1.5-2+ years of hands-on data center installation experience (non-negotiable).
 * Technical Skills: Proven fiber testing, running, and troubleshooting expertise (Fluke tester experience preferred).
 * Cooling & Power: Knowledge of D2C liquid cooling, DX airflow management, and A/B dual-feed power redundancy.
 * Deployment: Hands-on experience with hardware validation, OS imaging tools, and reading MOPs/schematics.

## Description

Executes and oversees moderate-complexity in-rack installations in a data center environment. Responsible for rack builds, equipment rack/stack, structured cabling, power distribution, and advanced cooling integration (DX and direct-to-chip liquid cooling). Operates with autonomy to validate quality, troubleshoot, and mentor L1 technicians., * Rack & Power: Lead rack builds, rack & stack (servers, storage, networking), and PDU power distribution installs (single/dual feed).

 * Structured Cabling: Run, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling using tools like Fluke testers.
 * Liquid & DX Cooling: Install direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling components (cold plates, manifolds, hoses, quick disconnects), conduct leak checks, and manage DX airflow.
 * System Bring-Up: Perform OS imaging (PXE/ISO), POST checks, BIOS/firmware validation, component swap-outs, and basic network connectivity checks.
 * QA & Leadership: Audit labeling, power, and cable routing against schematics/MOPs; coach and guide L1 technicians.
 * Safety: Maintain data center safety compliance, proper PPE, and safe handling of powered PDUs and liquid cooling loops.