Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Overview

Meta is seeking a data center Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The Mechanical SME will be a technical operations expert for mechanical systems, with a broad understanding of system and equipment function. The role includes procedure-based mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The SME will have experience across technologies such as chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, emergency diesel generators, fire suppression systems, and will have working knowledge of building automation systems and electrical distribution.

• Serve as an onsite technical resource for mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with emphasis on practical field operation
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams
• Contribute to the site mechanical safety program
• Plan resources, author or approve work procedures for mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with emphasis on assessing and mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity and that modifications comply with best practices, including change control processes
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance activity
• Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in the area of expertise
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross-functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes, including mechanical/fire & life safety/industrial water equipment and systems
• Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work
• Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
• Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.

• 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year mechanical industry experience
• Experience in critical environments
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
• Significant experience in comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
• Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles
• Theoretical and practical understanding of mechanical equipment and systems, with expertise in design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire/life safety systems
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

• Experience in data center industry
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards
• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
• Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical HVAC

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