Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Meta; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Meta is looking for a Data Center Electrical Subject Matter Expert to join their Facility Operations team in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The role involves ensuring electrical system integrity, overseeing maintenance, and providing training on electrical equipment. With a salary range of $114,000 to $168,000 per year, this position requires a depth of knowledge in electrical systems and considerable experience in critical environments.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, collaborate effectively across teams, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience.
• 3+ years experience can replace 7 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an onsite technical resource for electrical systems.
• Plan and approve work procedures for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Oversee electrical system configurations and component upgrades.

Skills

Electrical system expertise

Low voltage and medium voltage power distribution

Electrical protection and controls systems

UPS and battery systems

Electrical testing

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field

Job description

Meta is seeking a data center Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our systems operate to meet the demands of our customers. The Electrical SME will be part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for serving as the electrical system technical operations expert. This role requires a broad understanding of electrical system and equipment function, with responsibility spanning procedure-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in low voltage and medium voltage power distribution, electrical protection and controls systems, UPS and battery systems, electrical testing, applicable electrical codes and standards, and a working understanding of mechanical systems.

Electrical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities

• Serve as an onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local electrical team and applicable local and global teams
• Contribute to electrical safety program for site
• Plan, resource, author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
• Conduct or oversee hand‑on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Oversee electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance with best practices, including change control processes
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
• Lead and/or participate in root‑cause analysis activities in area of expertise
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross‑functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures and changes
• Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work
• Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
• Travel expectations can be significant during the first three months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10‑15% and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaborations, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus
• 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience
• Experience in critical environments
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure‑based work
• Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
• Experience in comprehending electrical plans, specifications and equipment shop drawings
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade Certification or state license as an electrician
• Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) electrical testing experience/certifications
• Experience in high voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation and maintenance
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience in a data center industry
• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience

Equity and Benefits

$114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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