Data Center Field Coordinator - Jackson, MS
Interstates Companies
$68,000 - $77,000 / year
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Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.
At Interstates, technology is not the target — it is an amplifier. We are looking for a Data Center Field Coordinator to support the commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of mission-critical data center control systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on in the field, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with customers and contractors to keep operations running smoothly.
Position Summary:
The Data Center Field Coordinator is responsible for the commissioning and startup of Data Center control systems. This includes programming modifications, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and support of technically oriented automated control systems. This position works closely with project teams, customers, contractors, and vendors throughout the commissioning and startup process.
This role requires a self-driven individual who can perform key job functions independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the project team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with data center customers, contractors, and vendors
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure systems and equipment are installed accurately
- Participate in commissioning and startup planning meetings
- Program, implement, test, and document control systems
- Commission and startup control systems with limited supervision
- Troubleshoot PLC, network hardware, and software systems
- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
- Capture operational readings and equipment performance data
- Provide project status updates throughout commissioning activities
- Support ongoing data center service and operational needs
- Assist with setup and management of control networks
- Document commissioning and troubleshooting findings
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer information
- Participate in after-hours support as needed
- Follow and promote Interstates’ safety culture
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies, Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or a related field preferred
- Experience with industrial control systems preferred
- Experience working directly with customers regarding system requirements and troubleshooting
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with PLCs, networking, and automated control systems preferred
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced field environment
Travel Requirements:
- Candidates should live within approximately 1.5 hours of the regional Data Center
- Travel to regional Data Centers is required for commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting support
- Travel may exceed 50% depending on business needs and can include extended or overnight shifts
- Occasional travel outside the region and training in Sioux Center, IA or other Interstates locations may be required
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $68,000 to $77,000+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Benefits You Can Depend On:
In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that’s built to last. Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Bonus incentives
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Advancement Opportunities
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Benefits
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
Interstates is seeking a Data Center Field Coordinator based in Jackson, Mississippi to lead the commissioning and startup of mission-critical data center control systems. You'd work hands-on in the field programming, testing, and troubleshooting automated control systems while collaborating with project teams, customers, contractors, and vendors. The role demands someone who can work independently to solve technical challenges while maintaining clear communication across multiple stakeholders, and you'll be responsible for documenting findings, performing root cause analysis, and capturing operational data throughout the commissioning process.
This position requires a technical foundation—ideally an associate's or bachelor's degree in computer studies, engineering, instrumentation and controls, or a related field—along with practical experience working with PLCs, networking hardware, and industrial control systems. You should be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems and engaging directly with customers on technical requirements. The role involves significant travel to regional data centers (potentially exceeding 50% depending on business needs), occasional overnight shifts, and periodic training trips to Interstates' Iowa headquarters, so you'll need to live within roughly 1.5 hours of the Jackson area.
The salary range is $68,000 to $77,000 plus benefits including competitive pay, bonus incentives, 401(k), health/vision/dental coverage, PTO, and advancement opportunities. This is a full-time, in-office position with a company that emphasizes team collaboration, quality work, and career development.
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