Electrical Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations

Overview

Meta is seeking a data center Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The role requires a broad understanding of electrical systems and equipment function, with responsibility spanning procedure-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight.

• Serve as an onsite technical resource for electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, focusing on practical field operation.
• Ensure appropriate cross‑functional collaboration between the local electrical team and applicable local and global teams.
• Contribute to the electrical safety program for the site.
• Plan resources, author or approve work procedures covering electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, emphasizing risk assessment and mitigation for personnel and critical systems.
• Conduct or oversee hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Oversee electrical system configurations and component upgrades to maintain system integrity and ensure compliance with best practices and change control processes.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance activities.
• 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 electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes.
• Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and system design improvements.
• Travel expectations can be significant during the first 3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10‑15%, and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.

• 6+ years of relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in a related field plus 2+ years of relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment and systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure‑based work.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Experience comprehending electrical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

• Experience in high voltage (up to 345 kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience.
• National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) electrical testing experience/certifications.
• Experience in a data center industry.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

$90,000/year to $134,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.