Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Meta is seeking a Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers form the backbone of Meta's global infrastructure, supporting the systems and services that connect billions of people worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for the hands-on operation and maintenance of critical mechanical, electrical, and controls systems that keep our data centers running safely and reliably around the clock.

Critical Facility Engineer Responsibilities:

Perform hands-on operations and maintenance which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure high levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business

Complete work order requests accurately and on time in an enterprise asset management (EAM) system (Hexagon)
Achieve and maintain a high-level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training

Provide technical expertise and assistance as required

Respond quickly, using Meta procedures or emergency operating procedures to data center facility emergencies

Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults

Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades

Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs

Work with vendors and contractors to ensure work is in accordance with the agreed Meta processes, procedures, and standards

Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely

Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service

Provide recommendation of improvements to the operations and maintenance program on an ongoing basis

Required to work on a shift schedule, which may include nights and holidays

Utilize computerized tooling, in a control room environment, to operate remote equipment, monitor system alerts, centralize communications, diagnose faults, and prioritize the dispatching of resources

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field

Associate's degree in engineering plus 3+ years experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 1+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 5+ years experience

Use hands and fingers

Reach/push/pull with hands/arms/shoulders

Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

Lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more Ability to work at a workstation for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Knowledge of critical facilities operations

Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments3+ years of experience in a data center or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)
Knowledge of EAM/CMMS systems

Professional affiliations (7x24 Exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.)About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a…