Lead Building Engineer Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Lead Building Engineer
Montgomery, AL • Full Time
Meta
Data Center
Data Center Operations
Meta is seeking a data center Lead Building Engineer 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 Lead Building Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers. They will be an individual contributor who provides day to day coordination and oversight of work over one or more buildings totaling around 70+MW critical capacity. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager and will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the state of the data center buildings/property they oversee. The candidate will need to be experienced in diverse industries such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control and fire protection systems.
Lead Building Engineer Responsibilities
Oversee the work for one or more 30MW+ data centers 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 which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business
Review all operating procedures, serve as final approval authority on some procedures based on internal standards
Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for any operational issues that arise in the data center
Achieve and maintain a high-level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training
Maintain up to date knowledge of Meta policies and standards and follow standards in all work
Provide in-the-field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs across the team
Ensure the accuracy of work orders in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system (Hexagon)
Collaborate with peer Building LBEs to deconflict work across campus and maintain consistency in operations between buildings
Provide technical expertise and assistance as required
Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults
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
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field
Associate’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 7+ years experience
Proficient with maintenance management programs
Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email
Work at varying heights and from ladders
Use hands and fingers
Reach/push/pull with hands/arms/shoulders
Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more
Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time
Regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience of a data center or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)
Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Professional affiliations (7×24 exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.)
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments
Experience interpreting blueprints/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings
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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.
$59.62/hour to $186,000/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.