Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of controls system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based controls equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and capacity to test and create modifications in multiple languages of systems software Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space Support cross-functional collaboration including all local and global partners Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades Provide Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits Assess all control 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 training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changes Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%. and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc
Qualifications
8+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 4+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant controls industry experience Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with In-depth understanding of control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments Experience in comprehending Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings, Sequence of Operations and other controls documentation, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment Experience in data center industry Programmable Logic Control (PLC) experience Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL Equipment field service engineering or representative experience Information Technology (IT)/Networking certification Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies