Lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Meta is seeking a Lead Mechanical 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 Mechanical Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of mechanical SMEs who are the data center mechanical system technical operations experts. The candidate will need to have a broad understanding of mechanical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The Lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert will need to be experienced in diverse technologies such as chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, emergency diesel generators, and fire suppression systems, and have a working knowledge of building automation systems and electrical distribution. In addition to a good technical capability, this candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.Lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities

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

Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams

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

Contribute to mechanical safety program for site

Plan, resource, author or approve work packages to cover mechanical 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 mechanical systems including work planning, approval, execution, and closeout

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

Oversee mechanical 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

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

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

Ongoing monitoring of mechanical systems health, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions to prevent equipment failures and ensure continuous operation

Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes to include mechanical/fire & life safety/water equipment/systems and procedures

Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work

Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global mechanical system design improvements

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

8+ 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 8+ year mechanical industry experience

3+ years in team management

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

Significant experience in comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles

Working knowledge of electrical, and life safety monitoring and control 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

Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical (HVAC)

Equipment field service engineering experience

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

7+ years in team management

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