Mechanical - Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Job Summary

The Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the principal authority on all data center mechanical systems, ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and safety of complex cooling and environmental controls infrastructure. This expert-level IC5 role is responsible for developing and validating detailed sequence of operations (SOO), configuring and alarming in Building Management Systems (BMS), and supporting project teams with system upgrades, optimizations, and root-cause investigations. The Mechanical SME contributes to project execution and reliability engineering initiatives to drive continuous improvement and maximum uptime for Oracle's global data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems Expertise: Subject matter authority across all major mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling distribution units (CDUs), air handling units (AHUs), pumps, cooling towers, valves, and hydronic/airflow infrastructure.

• BMS Alarming & SOO: Develop, implement, and review detailed sequence of operations and ensure BMS alarming strategies align with Oracle standards and critical facility needs.

• System Troubleshooting: Lead advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of complex mechanical issues impacting data center operations. Provide tier 3 support and technical escalation as required.

• Load Calculations & Analysis: Perform, review, and verify mechanical load calculations to ensure adequate cooling and environmental conditions for current and planned IT loads.

• Project Support: Collaborate with engineering and project teams to develop, review, and implement plans for cooling capacity upgrades, retrofits, re-commissioning, and lifecycle replacements.

• Reliability Engineering: Champion reliability programs such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Technical Documentation: Develop, review, and maintain mechanical system documentation, including ASHRAE-compliant diagrams, SOOs, commissioning scripts, and O&M manuals.

• Industry Standards & OEM Bulletins: Maintain awareness of emerging mechanical technologies, OEM requirements, and standards (ASHRAE, local codes) and ensure Oracle's systems remain compliant and best-in-class.

• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and train operations staff on mechanical system operation, troubleshooting, and BMS best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline strongly preferred;

OR completion of a recognized mechanical trades apprenticeship program with substantial experience in mission-critical environments (such as data centers);

OR equivalent relevant work experience and certifications.

8+ years of experience with mechanical systems in large-scale data centers or mission-critical environments.

Deep expertise in chiller plants, hydronic and air distribution, AHUs, CDUs, cooling towers, BMS alarming and configuration, and advanced SOO development.

Proficient in mechanical load calculations and thermodynamic/hydraulic analysis.

Expert-level troubleshooting and system optimization skills.

Experience guiding project teams from conceptual design through commissioning and operational support.

Familiarity with BMS/SCADA/EMS for monitoring and analytics of mechanical infrastructure.

Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEM, LEED, or equivalent).

• Experience in hyperscale/cloud data center environments.

• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and international codes.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

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