Data Center Technician - Lead
Core
Lead and coordinate field crews for nationwide data center infrastructure deployments, overseeing cabling installation, testing, and quality assurance.
Role type
Senior IC data center technician lead
Builds
Data center infrastructure (structured cabling, fiber-optic networks)
Domain
Telecommunications / Data Center Construction
Required skills
structured cabling, telecommunications, data center installation, crew leadership, fiber-optic installation, copper-cabling termination, OTDR testing, optical-loss testing, safety compliance enforcement, field documentation, QA/QC, commissioning
Preferred skills
ES-3J certification, low-voltage credentials, hyperscale construction experience, mass-fusion splicing, OEM certifications (Corning, AFL, Legrand, CommScope), multi-crew supervision
Technologies
OTDR, ribbon fiber, mass-fusion splicing, structured cabling standards
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate technicians' daily work, assigning tasks and monitoring productivity. Perform and oversee fiber-optic and copper-cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting. Inspect work quality and carry out corrective actions. Support field documentation including redlines and as-built records. Enforce safety procedures and site requirements. Coordinate material needs and project priorities. Mentor and train junior technicians. Act as the primary escalation point for technical issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties