Senior Mechanical Systems Expert – Data Center Ops

Meta; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to support design, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across its data center infrastructure. You will act as a technical authority on cooling, HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAC units, and precision cooling technologies for hyperscale facilities.

Responsibilities include onsite mechanical systems troubleshooting, safety program contributions, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and global teams.
• Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site.
• Plan resources, author or approve work procedures for troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Oversee system configurations and upgrades, following change control practices.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of construction projects and maintenance.
• Lead or participate in root-cause analysis activities.
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and cross functional teams on mechanical equipment and safety.
• Manage vendor relationships for maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global maintenance strategies and electrical design improvements.
• Travel up to 10-15% after onboarding; significant travel during first 1-3 months.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Field operation

Critical facilities

Equipment maintenance

Change control

QA/QC oversight

Root-cause analysis

Training delivery

Vendor management

Safety/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to support design, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across its data center infrastructure. You will act as a technical authority on cooling, HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAC units, and precision cooling technologies for hyperscale facilities.

Responsibilities include onsite mechanical systems troubleshooting, safety program contributions, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations