Controls Subject Matter Expert

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is hiring a Controls Subject Matter Expert to enhance the reliability and quality of their Building Management System at the data center in Menlo Park, California. The SME will oversee all BMS changes, troubleshoot complex control systems, and collaborate with international teams to optimize operations.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of relevant experience with programming, hold a Bachelor’s degree or trade certification, and be proficient in various software programming languages. A salary range of $114,000 to $168,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls experience in programming and commissioning systems.
• Experience with critical facility operations and procedure-based work.
• Understanding of mechanical and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Building Management System (BMS) modifications and enhancements.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions.
• Provide technical training to Facility Operations staff.

Skills

Controls programming and development

Troubleshooting control systems

Team collaboration

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade certification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Python

SQL

Job description

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 experience with testing and creating 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
• Ensure appropriate cross‑functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
• Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
• Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
• 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
• Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff
• 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 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure‑based work
• Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center industry
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
• Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
• IT/Networking certification
• 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

Salary: $114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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