Controls Subject Matter Expert

Controls Subject Matter Expert

Meta is seeking a Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of controls systems and equipment function, and will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Building Management Systems (BMS).

• Responsibilities:
• 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 with testing and creating 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.
• Supports site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits.
• Oversee all control 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 technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff.
• Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center.
• Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management.
• Travel expectations can be significant during the first 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.