About Vantage Data Centers

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Reliability Engineering - Training Department

The Training Team is dedicated to fostering expertise and proficiency within Vantage Data Centers' workforce. Responsible for comprehensive training initiatives across all global facilities, our team ensures the mastery of critical systems including Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls. From guiding successful commissioning processes during new construction to enhancing the reliability and performance of existing infrastructure, we design tailored training programs. These programs support operational excellence by equipping Site Operations Teams with the vital technical knowledge and skills.

Position Overview

The Critical Systems Training Developer, Mechanical will be primarily responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems training programs. The identified candidate will focus on building a robust portfolio of training materials that equip Vantage Data Centers’ operations and maintenance teams with the skills and knowledge required to manage critical mechanical systems. While this role will involve some instruction and hands-on teaching, the primary focus will be on program development—designing engaging, relevant, and up-to-date training that aligns with the evolving needs of data center operations. The role will be located in our Ashburn/Sterling, VA area with a hybrid onsite schedule (3 on \ 2 remote).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems, particularly in HVAC and cooling tower operations, coupled with expertise in instructional design and technical training program development. This individual will collaborate with domain experts and site teams to ensure the training programs remain practical, comprehensive, and effective.

If you’re passionate about technical training development, have experience working with critical systems, and are motivated by creating innovative learning solutions, this role is for you.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design and creation of comprehensive training programs for mechanical systems, with a focus on HVAC systems, cooling towers, and associated infrastructure.

• Develop a full suite of training materials, including instructional guides, videos, interactive exercises, and e-learning modules, ensuring content is engaging and aligned with operational needs.

• Work closely with domain experts in mechanical systems and operations to gather relevant insights, develop accurate training content, and keep materials up-to-date with industry and internal advancements.

• Develop and implement mechanical systems training programs that integrate into Vantage’s Learning Management System (LMS), allowing for scalable and trackable training delivery.

• Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, assessments, and feedback loops, and use the data to refine and improve the training content.

• Create clear and comprehensive training manuals, troubleshooting guides, and preventive maintenance documents that can be used in both training and field applications.

• Stay informed about new technologies and standard processes in mechanical systems and data center operations, ensuring training content remains innovative and relevant.

• Deliver classroom, virtual, and hands-on training sessions when needed, supporting the practical application of the programs developed.

• Ensure all training programs follow industry regulations, safety protocols, and company standards, integrating best practices for safety and reliability into the curriculum.

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