Critical Facility Engineer

Meta; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Critical Facility Engineer to join the Data Center Facility Operations team. The role involves operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers to ensure uptime, safety, and efficiency.

You will perform hands-on maintenance, manage work orders in Hexagon, and coordinate with vendors. The position requires physical work, shift rotation, and a strong background in electrical/HVAC/controls.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls maintenance.
• Associate's in engineering +4y or Bachelor's +2y experience may substitute for 6+ years.
• What in physical tasks: lift 45 lbs, reach/push/pull, kneel and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on operations and maintenance per site processes to ensure uptime, efficiency and safety.
• Complete work orders accurately in Hexagon (EAM system).
• Maintain technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure and operations; complete PQS training.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance as required.
• Respond quickly to data center emergencies using Meta procedures.
• Inspect equipment, buildings, and safety routes for faults.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend system upgrades.
• Order parts and coordinate with vendors/subcontractors.
• Escalate issues to facility management when needed.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors during maintenance.
• Suggest improvements to the operations and maintenance program.

Skills

Hands-on operations

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Ability to work nights/holidays

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree + experience substitute

Tools

Hexagon

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer 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 Critical Facility Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers.

Required Skills:

Critical Facility Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Perform hands‑on operations and maintenance which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business

2. Complete work order requests accurately and on time in an enterprise asset management (EAM) system (Hexagon)

3. Achieve and maintain a high‑level of technical knowledge regarding data centre infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training

4. Provides technical expertise and assistance as required

5. Respond quickly, using Meta procedures or emergency operating procedures to data center facility emergencies

6. Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults

7. Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades

8. Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs

9. Work with vendors and contractors to ensure work is in accordance with the agreed Meta processes, procedures, and standards

10. Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely

11. Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service

12. Provide recommendation of improvements to the operations and maintenance program on an on‑going basis

13. Required to work on a shift schedule, which may include nights and holidays

14. Utilize computerized tooling, in a control room environment, to operate remote equipment, monitor system alerts, centralize communications, diagnose faults, and prioritize dispatching of resources

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 6+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field

2. Associate's degree in engineering plus 4+ years experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 2+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 6+ years experience

3. Use hands and fingers

4. Reach/push/pull with arms/hands/shoulders

5. Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

6. Lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more

7. Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time

8. The candidate will need to be experienced in a broad range of industries such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control and fire protection systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

2. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

3. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

$88,005/year to $124,010/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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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