Meta · 18 hours ago
Data Center Campus Facility Director
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$211K/yr - $272K/yr
10+ years expMeta builds technologies that help people connect, and they are seeking a Data Center Campus Facility Director to lead operations across their data center campus. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable facility operations, driving technical rigor, and mentoring teams to support Meta's mission of providing efficient and safe infrastructure for global products and services.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the campus Facility Operations team to deliver 24/7/365 highly available operations for all critical and non-critical infrastructure across the data center campus
Drive technical and operational rigor and discipline by digging into the details with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and reliable operations
Be accountable for site safety in partnership with the EHS team including ensuring adequate resources for hazardous energy control, electrical safety, and compliance programs
Partner with Meta Construction and Design teams during build phases to ensure operational and safety requirements are met, including participation in new and retrofitted data center commissioning
Lead the development and review of operational standards, sequences of operation (SOO), and methods of procedures (MOP)
Ensure the campus team comprehends and adheres to all FacOps and IDC standards, delivers services outlined in the FacOps services catalog, and executes prioritized operations, maintenance, and modernization tasks
Manage critical vendor management and collaborate with utility providers, local authorities, and Global Support Teams
Accountable for self-assessment programs at site, including conducting monthly assessments, reviewing findings, developing corrective actions, and presenting results in Monthly Ops Reviews to Area Director
Mentor and develop technical leaders, fostering evidence of alignment with the company values of ownership, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving
Collaborate with counterparts at other sites and leadership to promote efficiencies, share lessons learned, and align on global best practices
Lead infrastructure system engineering changes by defining project scope, schedule, and priority, and executing improvement projects
Ensure the Site Operational Budget is aligned with Area and Fleet financial goals and deliver site spend within corporate guidelines
Find solutions to reduce operational costs and maximize infrastructure utilization
Travel up to 20% as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in critical facility operations, data center operations, or related mission-critical infrastructure environments
5+ years of experience managing and developing technical teams, including people and performance management responsibilities
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of critical infrastructure systems including electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical/HVAC systems, fire/life safety, and building automation/controls
Experience operating in a time sensitive, urgent 24/7 environment with high availability requirements
Working knowledge of procedure-based operations and safety programs (LOTO, electrical safety, hazardous energy control)
Experience managing cross-functional relationships and partnering with construction, engineering, and operations teams
Demonstrated communication skills presenting to Executive leadership and crafting clear and concise emails, reports and documents
Preferred
7+ years of experience specifically in data center or other Tier III/IV critical environments
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Master Business Administration
Experience with new facility commissioning and operational readiness programs
Trade certification or journeyman license in a relevant discipline (Electrical, HVAC, Controls)
Familiarity with lean operational processes, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Understanding of utility operations, power systems studies, and utility coordination
Experience developing and managing operational budgets at the site or campus level
Background in industries with similar operational rigor such as nuclear, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or large-scale manufacturing
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Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
10001+ employees
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Kathryn Glickman
Director, CEO Communications
Christine Lu
CTO Business Engineering NA
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