Facebook

Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

New Albany, OH

Job Description

Facebook is seeking a data center Electrical Subject Matter Expert 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 Electrical Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of electrical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will need to be experienced in Low Voltage& Medium Voltage power distribution (High Voltage is a plus!), electrical protection &controls systems, UPS & battery systems, electrical testing, applicable electrical codes & standards, and have a basic understanding of mechanical systems.

Electrical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities

* Serve as primary onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical/field application

* Author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and system risk

* Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment

* Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of initial campus construction, retrofit projects & maintenance activity

* Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise

* Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical equipment/systems, procedures, and changes

* Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work

* Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies

* Provide feedback on global electrical system design improvements

* Other duties as required to support the operation of Facebook data centers

* Travel expectations: Can be significant during first 1-3 months for initial training/onboarding and then ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent

* 7+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience

* Bachelors degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year relevant electrical industry experience

* Expansive theoretical & practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction

* Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work

* Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and life safety monitoring systems

* Significant experience in comprehending electrical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

* Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

* 7+ years experience in a data center or other critical environment

* NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications

* Equipment field service engineering experience

* Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc experience

* Experience in high Voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance

* Trade Certification or state license as an electrician

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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