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Meta Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert in Temple, Texas
Summary:
Meta is seeking a Lead Controls 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 Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of controls SMEs who are the data center controls system technical operations experts and responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The candidate will need to have a broad understanding of building automation systems and their associated infrastructure. They will be responsible for control system functions, procedure-based controls maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. In addition technical capability, this candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.
Required Skills:
Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:
Hire, develop, mentor, and manage an onsite team of controls subject matter experts, including performance and HR aspects
Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
Serve as an onsite technical/consultative resource on controls infrastructure systems and equipment, with emphasis on practical/field application
Contribute to safety program for site
Plan, resource, author or approve work packages to cover controls troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and system risk
Support the full lifecycle of work management responsibilities for controls systems including work planning, approval, execution, and closeout.
Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of controls infrastructure systems and equipment
Oversee controls system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply 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, specifically controls infrastructure systems and equipment
Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
Manage vendor relationships for controls maintenance and retrofit work
Provide feedback on global controls maintenance strategies and global controls system design improvements
Travel expectations: Can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training/onboarding and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, etc.
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 a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and experience to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software
Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
8+ years relevant controls industry experience or controls trade level experience.
Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ year controls industry experience
3+ years in team management
Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
Significant experience in comprehending P&ID drawings, Sequence of Operations and other controls documentation, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems typically used in critical environments
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
7+ years experience in a data center or other critical environment
7+ years in team management
PLC experience
Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
IT/Networking certification
Public Compensation:
$133,000/year to $190,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
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