Operational Start Up and Readiness Engineer

Meta • Rosemount, MN

16d

About The Position

Our Data Centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our innovative services. The Operational Start Up and Readiness Engineer will work at the leading edge of Facility Operations to prepare for turnover and initial operation of our growing fleet of Data Centers. Managing stakeholders spread across time zones is a significant challenge and key to the success of our individual projects and overall program. You will need to be experienced in critical operations, process optimization, program management and assessment. This position is full-time.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience with construction and/or operations of mission critical facilities
• Experience leading teams and sub-contractors
• Experience educating and influencing cross-functional teams
• Experience communicating risk versus benefit
• Experience in integrated change management across a global organization
• Experience in analytical thinking and communications skills to effectively distill and communicate complex details throughout all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, or controls)
• Formal project management training and experience
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other similar collaboration software. Experience in MS SharePoint, project management software (e.g. MS Project, P6, etc.), construction management tools, and data visualization software and tools)
• Process-oriented with high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Responsible for validating the successful execution of the Facility Operations Site Startup project plans for multiple locations, working closely with cross-functional teams to support meeting all project milestones during construction
• Identify and correct gaps in existing processes or lack thereof related to assigned locations
• Influence cross-functional partner involvement at both the tactical and strategic level
• Serve as a technical/consultative resource concerning operations of Data Center facilities and equipment through construction and initial handover
• Coordinate with the site Facility Operations teams to facilitate execution of the Construction/Facility Operations handover checklist. Verify all deficiencies are documented with temporary mitigation plans in place, and that a roadmap exists outlining implementation of final corrective actions and closeout
• Interface and coordinate with internal organizations and stakeholders to support driving Day One readiness at turnover
• Perform remote and local assessments of Meta team’s readiness for Day One readiness
• Ensure consistency and use of best practices across the fleet in transition from construction to operations and Day One readiness
• Provide for cross communications with counterparts at all data center sites, with the leadership team, and with adjacent operating teams to share lessons learned and best practices that optimize construction activities and Day One readiness
• Capacity to travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%-35%)

Benefits

• bonus
• equity
• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level