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Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Meta· Data Center Operations
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Los Lunas, NM$114k - $168kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Technical authority on mechanical systems for global data center infrastructure, focusing on cooling, HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAC, and precision cooling technologies; collaborates with engineering, construction, and operations to drive system-level improvements and resolve complex mechanical failures.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
  • Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local and global teams
  • Contribute to mechanical safety program for the site
  • Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
  • Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
  • Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
  • Provide QA/QC oversight of construction 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 mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes to include mechanical/fire & life safety/industrial water equipment/systems and procedures
  • Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work
  • Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
  • Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Qualifications

  • 7+ years relevant mechanical industry experience or mechanical trade level experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3+ years relevant mechanical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ year mechanical industry experience
  • Experience in critical environments
  • Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
  • Experience comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
  • Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles
  • Theoretical & practical understanding of mechanical equipment & systems, with expertise in mechanical 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 electrical, controls and fire / life safety systems
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

Skills

Required:Mechanical system design and maintenanceBlueprints/CAD interpretationCritical facility operationsSafety and QA/QC
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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