Enterprise Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical Systems

The Enterprise Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical Systems is responsible for developing, standardizing, and delivering enterprise-level technical training for Data Center Critical Facilities Engineering (DCFE) personnel across Oracle’s global data center portfolio. As a member of the DCFE Training Center of Excellence, this role serves as the technical authority for mechanical infrastructure training and partners closely with Instructional Designers to develop curriculum, qualification standards, and learning solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the enterprise training authority for critical mechanical systems.

• Establish and maintain enterprise mechanical training standards and qualification requirements.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Commissioning teams to ensure training reflects current technologies and best practices.

• Incorporate lessons learned and operational feedback into curriculum improvements.

Training Delivery

• Deliver instructor-led classroom and field-based training to DCFE personnel.

• Conduct hands-on instruction using mechanical equipment and operational scenarios.

• Facilitate advanced technical workshops for experienced operators and technicians.

• Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness training for new campuses.

• Travel to Oracle data center campuses to deliver scheduled training programs and specialized instruction.

Curriculum Development

• Partner with Instructional Designers to create and maintain:

  • Technical training courses

  • Qualification pathways

  • Instructor guides

  • Student materials

  • Performance assessments

  • Practical evaluation guides

  • Equipment-specific job aids

• Review and validate technical accuracy of all mechanical training content.

Operational Readiness

• Support enterprise initiatives related to workforce capability and mechanical systems proficiency.

• Assist with development of standardized qualification criteria for mechanical systems.

• Recommend enhancements to training based on emerging technologies, operational trends, and equipment changes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in mechanical knowledge and recommend training solutions.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through learner feedback, assessments, and operational performance metrics.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, OEM updates, and evolving mechanical technologies used in hyperscale data centers.

Technical Scope

This role provides subject matter expertise for systems including, but not limited to:

• Chilled water systems

• Chillers

• Pumps and hydronic systems

• CRAH and CRAC units

• HVAC systems

• Heat rejection systems

• Water treatment systems

• Chemical treatment processes

• Expansion tanks

• Plate heat exchangers

• Airflow management

• Mechanical controls and sequences of operation

• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices

• Mechanical troubleshooting and fault response

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating and maintaining mission-critical mechanical infrastructure in hyperscale, enterprise, or industrial environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in chilled water, HVAC, and mechanical cooling systems supporting critical facilities.

• Experience developing or delivering technical training for adult learners.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Oracle data center campuses.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale data center operations.

• Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities for new facilities.

• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and mechanical controls.

• Experience developing technical curriculum or qualification programs.

• Industry certifications related to HVAC, mechanical systems, or critical facilities.

Success Measures

Success in this role is measured by the ability to:

• Deliver consistent, high-quality mechanical systems training across all campuses.

• Maintain standardized enterprise curriculum and qualification materials.

• Improve workforce proficiency and operational readiness.

• Support successful commissioning and expansion activities.

• Increase consistency in mechanical systems knowledge across the data center portfolio.

• Continuously improve training content and internal Oracle policies based on operational feedback and lessons learned.

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

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

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.


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:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. 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