Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert
Kansas City, MO • Full Time
Facebook
Data Center
Data Center Operations
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.
Lead Electrical + Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities
- Hire, develop, mentor, and manage an onsite team of electrical and controls subject matter experts, including performance and HR aspects
- Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local electrical and controls team and applicable local and global teams
- 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.
- Contribute to site safety program
- 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
- Support the full lifecycle of work management responsibilities for electrical and controls systems including work planning, approval, execution, and closeout.
- Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical and/or controls equipment
- 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
- Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
- Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
- Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities
- Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical and/or controls equipment/systems, procedures, and changes
- Manage vendor relationships for electrical and controls maintenance and retrofit work
- Provide feedback on global maintenance strategies and global system design improvements
- 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
- 8+ years relevant industry experience in electrical and/or controls or trade level experience in electrical and/or controls
- Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year electrical industry experience
- 3+ years in team management
- Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
- 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
- Significant experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems typically used in critical environments
- Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
- Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in a data center or other critical environment
- 7+ years in team management
- NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications
- PLC experience
- Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
- IT/Networking certification
- Equipment field service engineering experience
- Experience in instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc.
- Experience in high Voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance
- Trade Certification or state license as an electrician
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
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 WhatsApp 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 future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$133,000/year to $190,000/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.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .