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Summary:

Meta is seeking a Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join 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 Controls Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of controls SMEs who are the data center controls system technical operations experts and responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The candidate will need to have a broad understanding of building automation systems and their associated infrastructure. They will be responsible for control system functions, procedure-based controls maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight.

Required Skills:

Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

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

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

3. Serve as an onsite technical/consultative resource on controls infrastructure systems and equipment, with emphasis on practical/field application

4. Contribute to safety program for site

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

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

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

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

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

10. Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise, specifically controls infrastructure systems and equipment

11. Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changes

12. Manage vendor relationships for controls maintenance and retrofit work

13. Provide feedback on global controls maintenance strategies and global controls system design improvements

14. Travel expectations: occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, etc.

15. Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet

16. Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions

17. Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems

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

19. Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

20. 8+ years relevant controls industry experience or controls trade level experience.

21. Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ year controls industry experience

22. 3+ years in team management

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

24. Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction

25. Significant experience in comprehending P&ID drawings, Sequence of Operations and other controls documentation, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

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

27. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

30. Alerton and Program Logic Controller (PLC) experience

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

32. Equipment field service engineering or representative experience

33. Information Technology/Networking certification

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].