Generator Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations

Meta; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Generator Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the technical authority on emergency and standby power generation systems across our data center portfolio. You will drive reliability, safety, and standardization while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet the highest performance standards.

The role requires 6+ years in generator maintenance or diesel mechanics within critical facilities, with hands-on experience in fuel, cooling, exhaust, and ATS, plus CMMS-enabled

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in generator maintenance or power generation in critical facilities or industrial environments.
• Experience with emergency and standby diesel generator systems including fuel, cooling, exhaust, and automatic transfer switches.
• Experience interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment shop drawings for power generation systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for air quality permits, emissions reporting, and above-ground fuel storage systems.
• Experience developing or executing procedure-based work in a critical operations environment prioritizing safety and reliability.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Power generation systems

Diesel mechanics

Regulatory compliance

Safety

Procedural work in critical operations

Education

Diesel mechanics certification

Electrical systems certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Meta is seeking a Generator Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers form the critical infrastructure backbone that powers Meta's global platforms and services. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority on emergency and standby power generation systems, driving operational excellence, reliability strategy, and standardization across Meta's data center portfolio. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure generator systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• 6+ years of experience in generator maintenance, power generation systems, or diesel mechanic trade work in a critical facility or industrial environment
• Experience with emergency and standby diesel generator systems including fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and automatic transfer switches
• Experience interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment shop drawings related to power generation systems
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for air quality permits, emissions reporting, and above-ground fuel storage systems
• Experience developing or executing procedure-based work in a critical operations environment with an emphasis on safety and reliability
• Trade certification in diesel mechanics or electrical systems relevant to power generation
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders, maintenance history, and asset reliability data
• Experience managing vendor contracts and overseeing third-party maintenance activities for large-scale generator fleets
• Experience supporting generator commissioning, factory witness testing, or load bank testing in a data center or mission-critical environment