Data Center Controls SME - BMS Reliability

Meta; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The SME will ensure the reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS) across a global fleet and oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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

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

Skills

Controls systems

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade certification in related field

Tools

PLC

Python

SQL

IT/Networking certification

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The SME will ensure the reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS) across a global fleet and oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.