Meta is seeking a data center 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 Mechanical SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for being the mechanical system technical operations expert. 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 Mechanical Subject Matter Expert will be experienced in a range of technologies such as chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, emergency diesel generators, fire suppression systems, and have a working knowledge of building automation systems and electrical distribution.
Responsibilities
Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical 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 Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes to include mechanical/fire & life safety/industrial water equipment/systems and procedures Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements 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
7+ 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 7+ year mechanical industry experience Experience in critical environments Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings Significant experience in comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in mechanical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire / life safety systems Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment Experience in data center industry Familiarity with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards Equipment field service engineering or representative experience Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 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