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Meta · 19 hours ago

Controls Subject Matter Expert

Rayville, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $198K/yr

8+ years exp

Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. The Controls SME will be responsible for the reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS) and will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

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 capacity to test and create 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

Support cross-functional collaboration including all local and global partners

Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades

Provide Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits

Assess 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 training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changes

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 1-3 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

Building Management System (BMS)Controls system programmingMechanicalElectrical systemsProgrammable Logic Control (PLC)Software programming languagesPipingInstrumentation Diagram (P&ID)Quality assuranceTrainingDevelopmentCritical facility operationsCross-functional collaboration

Required

8+ 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 4+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant controls industry experience

Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work

Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with In-depth understanding of control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments

Experience in comprehending Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings, Sequence of Operations and other controls documentation, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment