Meta · 1 day ago
Electrical Subject Matter Expert
Meta is seeking a data center Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The Electrical SME will be responsible for being the electrical system technical operations expert, overseeing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local electrical team and applicable local and global teams
Contribute to electrical safety program for site
Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment
Oversee electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance 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
Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work
Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
Travel expectations can be significant during the first 3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%. and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc
Qualification
Required
7+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience
Bachelor's degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience
Experience in critical environments
Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Experience in comprehending electrical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Preferred
Experience in high voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance
National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) electrical testing experience/certifications
Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
Experience in a data center industry
Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience
Trade Certification or state license as an electrician
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
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