Generator Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations

Meta is seeking a Generator Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers form the critical infrastructure backbone that powers Meta's global platforms and services. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority on emergency and standby power generation systems, driving operational excellence, reliability strategy, and standardization across Meta's data center portfolio. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure generator systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Generator Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical authority and consultative resource for diesel generator systems, automatic transfer switches, and associated fuel and exhaust infrastructure across data center sites
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and lead resolution of complex generator and fuel system failures, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Develop, review, and continuously improve standard operating procedures, maintenance strategies, and reliability programs for generator and standby power systems
• Analyze generator performance data and maintenance metrics to identify reliability trends, drive predictive maintenance initiatives, and inform capital planning decisions
• Lead and support regulatory compliance activities related to air quality permits, emissions reporting, and fuel storage requirements for generator systems
• Oversee and validate generator vendor-performed activities including commissioning, load bank testing, preventive maintenance, and major repairs
• Manage generator vendor relationships, work scopes, and scheduling to ensure quality outcomes and alignment with data center operational requirements
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to critical facility engineers on generator theory, operations, and maintenance best practices
• Collaborate with global engineering, EHS, and operations teams to support standardization initiatives and contribute to generator specifications for new data center builds and retrofits
• Support factory witness testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning activities for new generator installations across the data center portfolio

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in generator maintenance, power generation systems, or diesel mechanic trade work in a critical facility or industrial environment
• Experience with emergency and standby diesel generator systems including fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and automatic transfer switches
• Experience interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment shop drawings related to power generation systems
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for air quality permits, emissions reporting, and above-ground fuel storage systems
• Experience developing or executing procedure-based work in a critical operations environment with an emphasis on safety and reliability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade certification in diesel mechanics or electrical systems relevant to power generation
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders, maintenance history, and asset reliability data
• Experience managing vendor contracts and overseeing third-party maintenance activities for large-scale generator fleets
• Experience supporting generator commissioning, factory witness testing, or load bank testing in a data center or mission-critical environment

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$114,000/year to $168,000/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.