Data Center Technical Trainer

Salute•Odessa, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Trainer develops, implements, coordinates, and delivers technical and operational training programs supporting data center operations, employee development, client requirements, and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with site leadership, subject matter experts, client representatives, corporate stakeholders, and external training organizations to build employees’ technical knowledge, safety awareness, operational readiness, and certifications for mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include onboarding and competency assessments; creating and updating curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials; delivering instructor-led, virtual, online, and hands-on training; tracking participation, training records, certifications, renewals, and compliance documentation; and evaluating training effectiveness to guide continuous improvement. The trainer also coordinates compliance reviews and renewals, supports audits and site visits, reports training metrics, and provides coaching and operational guidance to trainees. The position promotes safety, continuous learning, professional development, and operational excellence. This is an on-site role in Barstow, Texas. Candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The site is a 24-hour facility, and assigned work hours may include irregular schedules, nights, weekends, overtime, alternating shifts, and outdoor work in extreme conditions. The role may require work-related travel and a valid driver’s license. The hourly base pay range is $48.00–$50.00.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Technical Training, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of experience developing, coordinating, and delivering technical training programs in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial operations, commissioning, or related technical environments.
Knowledge of data center operations, mission-critical infrastructure, safety standards, and regulations including OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute standards.
Experience maintaining certification programs, training records, competency frameworks, and compliance reporting systems.
Experience developing training curricula, instructional materials, assessments, and competency evaluation programs.
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), training management systems, and reporting tools.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, technical personnel, leadership, clients, and external vendors.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs and to stand for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, move quickly through work environments, and respond to emergencies.
Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors.
Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform detailed tasks while wearing safety glasses.
Ability to distinguish color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables.
Ability to work in a wide range of indoor temperatures, outdoors in varied weather including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow, and in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.
Possession of a valid driver's license for work-related travel, as required.
Must work on-site in Barstow, Texas; candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, electrical, and critical facility infrastructure systems.
Experience working in mission-critical or data center environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain technical and operational training programs aligned with site readiness, employee development, and client requirements.
Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and competency assessments for new employees.
Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional content.
Conduct and coordinate instructor-led, virtual, online, and hands-on technical training.
Work with leadership, department managers, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, training priorities, and workforce development opportunities.
Customize training programs for operational, client, and organizational requirements.
Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, observations, performance metrics, and participant feedback, and implement improvements.
Monitor, document, and track employee participation and completion of required training.
Maintain training records, certifications, qualifications, and compliance documentation.
Track certification renewals and coordinate timely recertifications and refresher training.
Coordinate compliance reviews and manage renewal processes with employees and external training providers.
Ensure training programs meet or exceed applicable OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, client, and government requirements.
Serve as the liaison among site leadership, Salute corporate training teams, client representatives, and external training organizations.
Coordinate training calendars, compliance requirements, and operational priorities with client training teams.
Provide training metrics and reports to site leadership and client stakeholders.
Support internal audits, client reviews, lender audits, and site visits by maintaining accurate training documentation.
Coach and support trainees and address their questions and operational challenges.
Stay informed about industry advancements, emerging technologies, and mission-critical best practices and incorporate relevant updates into training.
Promote safety, continuous learning, operational excellence, professional development, and team engagement.
Model Salute's culture, values, policies, procedures, and best practices, and align training initiatives with client expectations and business objectives.

Benefits

Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; enrollment is available starting on Day 1, with coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mental health resources.
Gym discounts.
Discounted group legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
Parental leave.