Generator Subject Matter Expert

Meta is seeking a Generator Subject Matter Expert to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demand of our customers. The Generator Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for being the emergency and back-up generator system operations and maintenance expert. The candidate will need to be experienced in all aspects of generator theory, operations, and maintenance of the complete generator system and have a working knowledge of electrical distribution and general mechanical systems. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Generator Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical/consultative resource for generators and supporting equipment with an emphasis on practical/field application.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain generators and all associated fuel and support systems.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and reporting related to air quality and emissions.
• Assist in authoring processes and procedures for generators and related equipment.
• Analyze data, develop metrics, and identify trends related to generator reliability. Contribute to generator maintenance and repair strategy.
• On-site lead for root cause analysis activities in area of expertise.
• Provide training to critical facility engineers on emergency generators and supporting equipment.
• Manage generator vendor relationships, scheduling, and work scope.
• Supervise and validate vendor-performed activities (startup, commissioning, maintenance, etc.)
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local SME and EHS teams.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in generator maintenance or diesel mechanic trade experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3 years relevant industry experience will be considered in lieu of 5 years industry experience.
• Knowledge of power generation and transfer systems.
• Knowledge of diesel fuel system components, fuel storage and fuel quality management.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in critical environments.
• Experience in the data center industry.
• Experience managing vendor contracts.
• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience.

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.