Operations Technician

Operations Technician - Mining Data Center Location: Rockdale, TX Job Type: Full-Time | Compressed Work Week (Night Shift needed) Temp to Hire - 6 months contract/probation period with Express Employment Professionals If \"let me take a look at that\" is your favorite sentence, keep reading. Some people talk about how things work. We're looking for someone who makes them work. About Us Our Rockdale facility is a hands‑on environment where technicians keep cutting‑edge machines running around the clock. It's active, it's team‑driven, and it rewards people who like solving real problems with real tools — not sitting behind a desk. We're part of a global operation spanning Bitcoin mining and cloud services, and we're on the hunt for sharp, hands‑on technicians who like working with their hands and staying on the move. If you'd rather be walking the floor with a toolkit than stuck in an office, you'll feel right at home here. Curious about the tech you'd be working with? Take a look at About the Role As a Computer Maintenance Technician, you'll perform highly diversified duties — installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment — following safety, predictive, and productive maintenance processes that support the site's goals. This is a physical, hands‑on role: you'll be on your feet, walking the floor, and working directly on the machines, not sitting behind a desk. Shift Options We run a compressed work week, so you work fewer, longer days: Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ( +$2/hour shift differential ) Shifts are 12 hours, except Wednesday, which is a 6-hour shift What You'll Do Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test/adjust equipment with time‑sensitive urgency Install and maintain production machines (\"miners\") and plant facility equipment Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance during service windows Physically supervise mining machines and network equipment Operate and manage heat dissipation (cooling) equipment daily Assist with configuration and deployment of replacement machines Respond to power failures, network issues, and overheating events to keep machines running stably Tag assets and keep asset tracking software logs current Provide daily reports on equipment operations and maintenance Analyze facility workflows and issues to help improve operational efficiency Contribute to technical reports and the team's operations/maintenance knowledge base What We're Looking For Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent Solid understanding of software tools, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Docs, inventory management, and machine monitoring software Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with your hands Strong work ethic, results‑driven mindset, and ability to learn and analyze quickly Good communication and coordination skills Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to heat, noise, and vibration Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the shift, and to frequently lift/move items over 50 lbs Preferred (not required): Technical degree in a computer‑related, electronic, or electrical field 1–2 years of relevant work experience Additional Information A background check and drug screening will be required for final hire. Please review the shift structure carefully — this is a compressed work week with 12-hour shifts (6 hours on Wednesday). We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr