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 need to be experienced in diverse 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
Support cross-functional collaboration including all local and global partners
Contribute to mechanical safety program for 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
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/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

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience
Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 4+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant mechanical industry experience
Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
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 electrical, controls and fire / life safety systems
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, email, and maintenance systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the data center industry
Familiarity with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards
Trade Certification or state license in Mechanical (HVAC) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
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

$143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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