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 technical capability, this candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.

• 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

• 7+ years experience in a data center or other critical environment
• 7+ years in team management
• Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical (HVAC)
• Equipment field service engineering experience