Facebook is seeking a data center Facility Technical Manager 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 Facility Technical Manager will build and manage a team of Subject Matter Experts (electrical, mechanical, building controls, and project management), and will serve as the point of contact for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be experienced in an array of diverse subjects, such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, mechanical cooling technologies, fire/life safety systems, and building automation controls. The responsibilities of this role include management of a technical team, coordination and prioritization of a wide range of projects and processes within the site, and communication of issues with various teams at the site. This position reports directly to the Data Center Campus Facility Manager.
Facility Technical Manager Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Subject Matter Experts (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Project Management) at the Data Center to provide technical support to the Critical Operations Team
* Completion of all required safety training and conducting all work in accordance with Facebook safety policies
* Establishing challenging team goals to support the priorities and goals of the Facility Operations organization
* Set clear expectations and goals and give clear, actionable, and timely feedback
* Removing roadblocks and provide resources for the technical teams to support individual team member goals and recognizing people and teams for impactful contributions
* Show support and care for team members by finding opportunities to develop and grow based on areas of strength and interest
* Provide performance feedback and ratings for direct reports and eventual reports
* Monitoring Facilities systems to ensure operation within original design assumptions and performance
* Working with stakeholders to develop and implement operational improvement projects
* Providing oversight and ownership to the Construction Project Management process includingall phases of the project lifecycle (intake, programming/scoping, design, pre-construction, funding, construction, close-out)
* Work with members across the organization to prioritize SME support
* Collaborating with other cross functional teams to investigate issues and develop solutions
* Provide leadership and support for investigating root cause on unplanned operational events
* Support Commissioning and Quality Assurance programs for construction and retrofit projects
* Work with recruiting to hire and interview and select candidates for open positions
* Occasional travel to Data Centers and vendors as required
Minimum Qualifications
* 10+ years of technical experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls or a four-year technical degree such as engineering or technical program with 6+ years experience
* Relevant experience in building, managing, and coordinating technical teams
* Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory codes and standards
* Experience communicating and presenting technical material effectively
* Technical knowledge and experience with Electrical Distribution, Emergency Generators, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire/Life Safety Protection Systems, Building Automation Systems, and Project Management
* Experience planning and executing work effectively and with minimal input or supervision
* Experience troubleshooting complex problems and addressing root causes by analyzing data
* Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills
* Proficient in using modern personal computer tools likeMicrosoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
* 4+years experience in managing technical teams
* Experience in Data Center or other Critical Facilities strongly preferred
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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.
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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.