Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of controls system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based controls equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.Controls Subject Matter Expert ResponsibilitiesAccountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleetDiagnose 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 softwareTroubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systemsReview operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordinglyCollaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building spaceEnsure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teamsManage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgradesProvide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofitsOversee 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 processesProvide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staffCollaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data centerCommunicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site managementTravel 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, etcMinimum Qualifications7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systemsBachelor'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 experienceExperience in critical environmentsWorking knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based workTheoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or constructionWorking knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environmentsExperience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagramsExperience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience in a data center industryProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) experienceExperience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQLIT/Networking certificationEquipment field service engineering or representative experienceAbout MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. 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