Controls Subject Matter Expert

Meta; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Controls SME to join the Facility Operations team. You will manage the Building Management System (BMS) changes, diagnose complex control malfunctions, and oversee hardware, sensors, and actuators across data center sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, process adherence, and ongoing training/guidance for staff, with significant travel during the first six months for onboarding and then occasional travel for factory tests and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.

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.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment.
• 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.
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams.

Skills

Controls systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field

Tools

PLC programming

Python

SQL

IT networking

Job description

Summary:

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.

Required Skills:

Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

1. Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet
2. Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and experience with testing and creating modifications in multiple languages of systems software
3. Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
4. Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
5. Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
6. Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
7. Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
8. Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
9. Oversee 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
10. Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff
11. Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center
12. Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management
13. Travel expectations can be significant during the first 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems
2. Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience
3. Experience in critical environments
4. Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
5. Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
6. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
7. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams
8. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a data center industry
2. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
3. Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
4. IT/Networking certification
5. Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
6. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
7. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
8. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

$114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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