Lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Meta Platforms, Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Experience with critical facility operations, including procedure-based work
In-depth understanding of mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings, psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles, and electrical and life safety monitoring and control systems used in critical environments
Experience in interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Proven experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in computer systems, including document management, spreadsheets, and email

Nice To Haves

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

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 manage hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment
Manage 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 activityLead 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