[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Meta logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/750f86a9-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/meta.md)Remote opportunity at[Meta](https://jobicy.com/company/meta.md) # Critical Facility Engineer Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/meta.md)Share14 Aug 2026Published46Listing views2Application actions14 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryThis role is for a Critical Facility Engineer at Meta's data centers, responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems to ensure maximum uptime and safety. The engineer will perform hands-on operations, complete work orders in a CMMS, respond to facility emergencies, and coordinate with vendors. The position requires deep technical knowledge in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and controls systems, along with experience in critical environments like data centers. The role involves shift work, including nights and holidays, and demands physical capabilities such as lifting up to 45 pounds and working at heights. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 3/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role requires a broad range of technical expertise across multiple disciplines, involves high-stakes emergency response, and demands physical endurance. The combination of critical infrastructure management, shift work, and continuous monitoring elevates the difficulty compared to standard facility roles. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$105,000US market range$70k–$145k0$160k AI insightThe provided listing does not specify a salary range. Based on US market data for Critical Facility Engineers in data centers, the median salary is approximately $105,000 per year. The salary range typically spans from $70,000 for entry-level candidates to $145,000 for senior engineers, with Meta often offering competitive packages including bonuses and stock options. This role's compensation aligns well with the technical expertise and responsibility required. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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With over 5 years of hands-on experience in critical environment operations, including electrical distribution, HVAC systems, and emergency response, I am confident in my ability to ensure the highest levels of uptime and safety for your data centers. In my current role, I have successfully managed preventive maintenance programs, utilized CMMS systems to track work orders, and collaborated with vendors to maintain complex infrastructure. I hold a Trade Certification in Electrical Systems and have extensive experience interpreting blueprints and CAD drawings. I am also well-versed in integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency, which aligns with Meta's forward-thinking culture. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am comfortable working shift schedules, including nights and holidays. My commitment to safety and meticulous attention to detail have allowed me to maintain high standards in every facility I have supported. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to Meta's world-class data center operations. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, [Your Name] Copy Sample interview questionsDescribe your experience with operating and maintaining critical electrical systems in a data center environment.I have over five years of experience working in data centers, where I managed the operation and maintenance of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and PDUs. I routinely perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and coordinate with vendors for major repairs. In one incident, I diagnosed a failing breaker and successfully isolated the fault without impacting live loads, preventing a potential outage. How do you prioritize tasks during a facility emergency, and can you give an example? During an emergency, my first priority is always life safety, followed by protecting critical loads and minimizing downtime. For example, when we had a coolant leak, I immediately alerted the control room, isolated the affected loop, and coordinated with the HVAC team to reroute cooling while ensuring no temperature spikes occurred. I documented all actions per emergency operating procedures. What experience do you have with CMMS systems, and how do you ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time? I have used CMMS platforms like Maximo and Maintenance Connection to track work orders, schedule preventive maintenance, and document asset history. I prioritize work orders based on criticality and deadline, and I always update the system with detailed notes and completion times. I also use the system to generate reports and identify recurring failures for proactive improvements. How do you stay current with emerging technologies, particularly AI tools, to improve facility operations? I regularly participate in webinars and online courses on AI applications in critical infrastructure. I have implemented an AI-based anomaly detection tool that monitors sensor data to predict equipment failures before they happen. Additionally, I use prompt engineering techniques to leverage AI assistants for faster root cause analysis and documenting standard operating procedures. Describe a time when you had to work with a vendor or contractor to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. I once supervised a contractor replacing a chiller. I reviewed their method statement, conducted a pre-job safety briefing, and verified their permits and certifications. During the installation, I monitored their work against blueprints and company standards, and I stopped the job when I noticed improper torque on electrical connections, which was then corrected. The project was completed on time and passed all inspections. Meta is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer 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 Critical Facility Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers.ResponsibilitiesPerform hands-on operations and maintenance which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business* Complete work order requests accurately and on time in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)* Achieve and maintain a high-level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training* Provides technical expertise and assistance as required* Respond quickly, using Meta procedures or emergency operating procedures to data center facility emergencies* Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults* Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades* Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs* Work with vendors and contractors to ensure work is in accordance with the agreed Facebook processes, procedures, and standards* Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely* Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service* Provides recommendation of improvements to the operations and maintenance program on an on-going basis* Required to work on a shift schedule, which may include nights and holidays* Utilize computerized tooling, in a control room environment, to operate remote equipment, monitor system alerts, centralize communications, diagnose faults, and prioritize dispatching of resourcesQualifications5+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field* Associate’s degree in engineering plus 3+ years experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 2+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 5+ years experience* Regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain* Work at varying heights and from ladders* Use hands and fingers* Reach/push/pull with hands/arms/shoulders* Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl* Lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more* Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time* The candidate will need to be experienced in a broad range of industries such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control and fire protection systems 3+ years experience in a data center or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)* Trade Certification or state license in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)* Professional affiliations (7×24 Exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.)* Knowledge of CMMS systems* Knowledge of critical facilities operations* Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments* Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)* Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/150664-critical-facility-engineer.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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