Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Meta is seeking a data center Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert for our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our systems operate to meet the demands of our customers. The Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of electrical SMEs who are the data center electrical system technical operations experts. The Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of electrical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will need to be experienced in Low Voltage & Medium Voltage power distribution, electrical protection & controls systems, UPS and battery systems, electrical testing, applicable electrical codes and standards, and have a basic understanding of mechanical systems. In addition to technical skills, this candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, mentor, and manage an onsite team of electrical subject matter experts, overseeing performance and HR aspects
• Ensure effective collaboration between local electrical teams and applicable local and global teams
• Serve as an onsite technical / consultative resource for electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with a focus on practical application
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the site's electrical safety program
• Plan, resource, author, or approve work packages for electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, assessing and mitigating personnel and system risk
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Manage electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity and compliance with best practices
• Provide Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects and maintenance activities
• Lead and / or participate in root-cause analysis activities related to electrical infrastructure systems and equipment
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross-functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
• Review operating equipment data for electrical system health, monitoring for abnormal trends to mitigate and prevent equipment failures
• Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work
• Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
• Significant travel may be required during the first 1-3 months for initial training / onboarding, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, and other business needs

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

$133,000 / year to $190,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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