Data Center Controls SME | Global Ops & Optimization

Meta; Altoona (IA); 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 reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS) across our global data center fleet and provide oversight for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, plus strong collaboration with local and global teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls experience in programming, startup, and commissioning of complex systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification plus 3+ years controls industry experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems in critical environments.
• Interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams.

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 various systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, actuators, and measurement devices.
• Review equipment data for efficiency, monitor building systems for abnormal trends, and adjust optimizations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to modify BMS settings for space management.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and global teams.
• Manage controls vendors and oversee system configurations and upgrades.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope and commissioning for new construction and retrofits.
• Oversee control system configurations and ensure changes follow best practices and change control processes.
• Provide technical controls training and support to Facility Operations staff.
• Collaborate with global controls team on strategies and initiatives at the data center.
• Communicate issues and upcoming controls work with site management.
• Significant travel during first 6 months for training; occasional travel thereafter.

Skills

Controls systems

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade certification

Tools

PLC programming

Python

PHP

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 reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS) across our global data center fleet and provide oversight for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, plus strong collaboration with local and global teams.