Data Center Training Specialist

**Position Title: Data Center Training Specialist (WSP)**

**Location: Singapore**

**Your role**

The Data Center Training Specialist will be responsible to manage and deliver the end-to-end Work Study Diploma Program for our data center operations. This role is critical in developing future talent by designing, implementing, and overseeing structured training programs that combine academic learning with hands-on experience in a live data center environment.

**What you’ll do**

**Program Management**

- Own the full lifecycle of the Work Study Diploma Program, from planning and onboarding to completion and evaluation.

- Coordinate with educational institutions, internal stakeholders, and trainees to ensure program objectives are met.

**Training Design & Delivery**

- Develop and maintain training materials, schedules, and competency frameworks tailored to data center operations.

- Facilitate classroom, workshops and on-the-job training sessions, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

**Performance Monitoring & Reporting**

- Track trainee progress, provide feedback, and implement improvement plans where necessary.

- Prepare regular reports on program effectiveness and recommend enhancements.

**Stakeholder Engagement**

- Partner with hiring managers, operations teams, and HR to align program outcomes with workforce planning needs.

- Act as the primary point of contact for trainees, ensuring a positive learning experience.

**What you’ll need**- Min Diploma or Degree in Engineering, IT, or related field.- Min 2+ years in training, learning & development, or data center operations.- Experience managing structured training programs or internships preferred.- Strong communication and facilitation skills.- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.- Familiarity with data center safety and operational protocols is a plus.

- Working knowledge of data center infrastructure systems including:

- Electrical distribution (UPS, switchgear, generators)
- Mechanical systems (CRAH, chillers, pumps, cooling towers)
- Fire suppression and detection systems ( sprinkler, smoke detectors)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools

- Basic understanding of IT systems**:Server hardware, network switches, structured cabling

- Certifications preferred such as Data Center Certification, Advanced Certification in Training and Assessment

- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools.

**A bit about us**

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

**A bit about our team**

Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

**What we can offer you**

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

**Our Compensation Philosophy**

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.