Facility Technical Manager

Meta is seeking a data center Facility Technical Manager 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 Facility Technical Manager will build and manage a diverse team of Subject Matter Experts including electrical, mechanical, building controls, project management, generator, maintenance, and EHS. The ideal candidate will be experienced in an array of diverse technicalsubjects such as electrical distribution, mechanical cooling technologies, fire/life safety systems, and building automation controls. The responsibilities of this role include management of a technical team, prioritization of a wide range of projects and processes within the site, and communication of issues across cross-functional partners and leaders. This position reports directly to the Data Center Campus Critical Facility Manager and is an onsite role.

Facility Technical Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead a team consisting of Subject Matter Experts in the areas of: Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Generator
• along with Environmental, Health, and Safety, Project Management, and Operations/Maintenance team members. This role will lead both managers and individual contributors.
• Lead the team in providing technical solutions to operational challenges at the data center campus to include unexpected system responses, design issues, and response to equipment failures.
• Lead the team in providing maintenance planning, process workflows, document management, and safety programs to the Critical Operations teams
• Report directly to the Data Center Campus Facility Manager (DCCFM) and provide direction on technical functions affecting physical infrastructure required throughout the campus.
• Establish team goals and prioritize resources to support the priorities of the Facility Operations organization.
• Provide mentorship and people management in accordance with company values including supporting career growth and providing performance feedback.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement operational improvement projects aligned with budget priorities.
• Work cross functionally with the Critical Operations Managers and Facility Support Lead to budget and prioritize work across the campus.
• Support and ensure team members collaborate with other cross functional teams to investigate technical issues and develop solutions throughout the lifecycle of the data center
• from startup through commissioning, modernization, and obsolescence.
• Provide leadership and support for investigating root causes of unplanned operational events.
• Coordinate, improve, and train on all programs related to maintenance planning and process development for the facility operations team
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide support and technical expertise on facility retrofit and modernization projects.
• Work with recruiting to hire, interview, and select candidates for open positions.
• 5-10% travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of technical experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls systems or a four-year technical degree such as engineering with 6 years experience
• 5 years of experience in building, managing, and coordinating technical teams
• General knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory codes and standards
• Experience communicating and presenting technical material effectively
• Technical knowledge and experience with complex systems. Examples may include any of: Building Electrical systems, Electrical Distribution, Emergency Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), High/Medium/Low voltage applications. Mechanical systems, including HVAC, Plumbing, Critical Water systems, Fire/Life Safety Protection Systems. Building Automation systems, PLC systems, DDC systems, and/or other automation/control systems
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems and addressing root causes by analyzing data
• Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years experience in managing technical teams
• 7 years of experience in building, managing, and coordinating technical teams
• Four-year technical degree such as engineering
• Experience in Data Center or other Critical Facilities strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Construction and/or Project Management of capital projects
• Experience managing maintenance or continuous improvement programs
• Experience leading building controls and automation projects

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.