Meta · 1 week ago
Operational Start Up and Readiness Engineer
Rosemount, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143/hr - $198/hr
8+ years expMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. The Operational Start Up and Readiness Engineer will work at the leading edge of Facility Operations to prepare for turnover and initial operation of growing Data Centers, managing stakeholders and ensuring project milestones are met during construction.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Responsible for validating the successful execution of the Facility Operations Site Startup project plans for multiple locations, working closely with cross-functional teams to support meeting all project milestones during construction
Identify and correct gaps in existing processes or lack thereof related to assigned locations
Influence cross-functional partner involvement at both the tactical and strategic level
Serve as a technical/consultative resource concerning operations of Data Center facilities and equipment through construction and initial handover
Coordinate with the site Facility Operations teams to facilitate execution of the Construction/Facility Operations handover checklist. Verify all deficiencies are documented with temporary mitigation plans in place, and that a roadmap exists outlining implementation of final corrective actions and closeout
Interface and coordinate with internal organizations and stakeholders to support driving Day One readiness at turnover
Perform remote and local assessments of Meta team’s readiness for Day One readiness
Ensure consistency and use of best practices across the fleet in transition from construction to operations and Day One readiness
Provide for cross communications with counterparts at all data center sites, with the leadership team, and with adjacent operating teams to share lessons learned and best practices that optimize construction activities and Day One readiness
Capacity to travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%-35%)
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience with construction and/or operations of mission critical facilities
Experience leading teams and sub-contractors
Experience educating and influencing cross-functional teams
Experience communicating risk versus benefit
Experience in integrated change management across a global organization
Experience in analytical thinking and communications skills to effectively distill and communicate complex details throughout all organizational levels
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, or controls)
Formal project management training and experience
Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other similar collaboration software. Experience in MS SharePoint, project management software (e.g. MS Project, P6, etc.), construction management tools, and data visualization software and tools
Process-oriented with high attention to detail
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Director, CEO Communications
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