Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert
Job in
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, 36136, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 143000 - 198000 USD Yearly
USD
143000.00
198000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Meta is seeking a Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join 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 Controls Subject Matter Expert will be a part of the Facility Operations team and will lead and manage a team of controls SMEs who are the data center controls system technical operations experts and responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS).
The candidate will need to have a broad understanding of building automation systems and their associated infrastructure. They will be responsible for control system functions, procedure-based controls maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. This candidate will be equipped with leadership and management skills that will be essential for team alignment to global strategies.
Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities
Hire, develop, mentor, and manage an onsite team of controls subject matter experts, including performance and HR aspectsFoster cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teamsServe as an onsite technical/consultative resource on controls infrastructure systems and equipment, with emphasis on practical/field applicationProvide expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex control system malfunctions, including testing and writing modifications in multiple languages of systems softwareContribute to the site's safety program and ensure compliance with best practicesProvide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects and maintenance activitiesPlan, resource, author, or approve work packages for controls troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing and mitigating personnel and system riskSupport the full lifecycle of work management responsibilities for controls systems, including work planning, approval, execution, and closeoutConduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of controls infrastructure systems and equipmentManage controls system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications comply with change control processesProvide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross-functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changesManage vendor relationships for controls maintenance and retrofit workProvide feedback on global controls maintenance strategies and global controls system design improvementsAccountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleetReview operating equipment data for efficiency improvements and monitor building systems for abnormal operating trendsMake optimization adjustments accordingly and troubleshoot controls hardware, including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipmentSignificant travel may be required during the first 1-3 months for initial training/onboarding, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, etcMinimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in the controls industry or equivalent trade level experienceOR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant controls industry experience3+ years of team management experienceUnderstanding of critical facility operations, including procedure-based work environmentsExpertise in control equipment and systems, including design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and constructionProficient in interpreting P&, Sequence of Operations, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawingsFamiliarity with electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems used in critical environmentsExperience working with blueprints/CAD drawings and computer systems (documents, spreadsheets, email)Thrive in highly collaborative, cross-functional environmentsPreferred Qualifications
Equipment field service engineering or representative experienceIT/Networking certificationPLC experienceExperience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQLPublic Compensation
$143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry
Internet
Equal Opportunity
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