Data Center Mechanical Expert

Meta; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Data Center Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join its Data Center Facility Operations team. You will serve as the mechanical systems expert, leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and project oversight for critical facilities.

The role covers chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, diesel generators, fire suppression, and building automation/electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or 4+ years relevant mechanical experience with a Bachelor’s degree or certification.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with procedure-based work.
• Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles.
• Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Experience reading plans, specifications and equipment shop drawings.
• Experience in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Proficient with documents, spreadsheets, email, and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment expert with a practical field focus.
• Support cross-functional collaboration including local and global partners.
• Contribute to the mechanical safety program for the site.
• Plan, resource, author or approve work procedures for mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance with risk considerations.
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades ensuring system integrity and change control compliance.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance activities.
• Participate in root-cause analysis within area of expertise.
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and cross functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems and procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and system design improvements.
• Travel: significant onboarding/training travel initially, then occasional travel for tests and collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field

Job description

Meta seeks a Data Center Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join its Data Center Facility Operations team. You will serve as the mechanical systems expert, leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and project oversight for critical facilities.

The role covers chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, diesel generators, fire suppression, and building automation/electrical distribution.