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Summary:

Facebook is seeking a data center Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert for our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our systems operate to meet the demands of our customers. The Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of SMEs who are the data center operations experts for the electrical and controls systems. The Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of electrical/controls systems and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will need to be experienced in either electrical or controls systems with the experience to quickly ramp and learn additional systems. In addition to technical capability, this candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.

Required Skills:

Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

1. Hire, develop, mentor, and manage an onsite team of electrical and controls subject matter experts, including performance and HR aspects

2. Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local electrical and controls team and applicable local and global teams

3. Serve as an onsite technical/consultative resource of electrical and/or controls infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical/field application. For the discipline that is less familiar, expectation is to quickly ramp into technical leadership in the field.

4. Contribute to site safety program

5. Plan, resource, author or approve work packages to cover electrical and controls troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and system risk

6. Support the full lifecycle of work management responsibilities for electrical and controls systems including work planning, approval, execution, and closeout.

7. Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical and/or controls equipment

8. Oversee electrical and controls system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance with best practices, including change control processes

9. Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly

10. Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity

11. Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities

12. Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical and/or controls equipment/systems, procedures, and changes

13. Manage vendor relationships for electrical and controls maintenance and retrofit work

14. Provide feedback on global maintenance strategies and global system design improvements

15. Travel expectations: Can be significant during first 1-3 months for initial training/onboarding and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

16. 8+ years relevant industry experience in electrical and/or controls or trade level experience in electrical and/or controls

17. Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year electrical industry experience

18. 3+ years in team management

19. Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work

20. Theoretical & practical understanding of either: power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction OR control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction

21. Significant experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

22. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems typically used in critical environments

23. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

24. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

25. Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

26. 7+ years experience in a data center or other critical environment

27. 7+ years in team management

28. NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications

29. PLC experience

30. Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL

31. IT/Networking certification

32. Equipment field service engineering experience

33. Experience in instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc.

34. Experience in high Voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance

35. Trade Certification or state license as an electrician

Public Compensation:

$133,000/year to $190,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].