JobsLead Building Engineer
Job description
Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join the Data Center Facility Operations team, responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in a 30MW data center. This individual contributor role involves oversight of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the data center's operations. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager and will be expected to provide technical expertise and training to the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various technical maintenance fields and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field.
- Associate's Degree in engineering plus 5+ years experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls.
- Proficient with maintenance management programs.
- Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email.
- Ability to regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain.
- Ability to work at varying heights and from ladders.
- Ability to lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the work for a 30MW+ data center to ensure schedule deconfliction, work priority, maintenance compliance, procedural compliance, and team readiness.
- Schedule and supervise vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service.
- Perform hands-on operations and maintenance to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety.
- Review all operating procedures and serve as final approval authority on some procedures.
- Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for operational issues.
- Achieve and maintain a high level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations.
- Provide in-the-field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs.
- Ensure the accuracy of work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Collaborate with peer Lead Building Engineers to deconflict work across campus.
- Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes, and grounds to identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend system upgrades.
- Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs through internal tooling.
- Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely.
Benefits
- Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.
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