Joseph C Trick III
Gallatin,USA
Summary
Results-driven data center facilities leader with 10+ years in mission-critical operations and automation, including leading multi-discipline teams (electrical, mechanical, controls) and vendor partners in 24/7 environments. Proven record improving reliability, standardizing work management, and scaling global programs. Known for calm incident leadership, clear stakeholder comms, and building high-performing teams.
Core strengths: Critical Facilities (power/cooling/controls), CMMS/EAM, RCM/PM optimization, vendor strategy, safety/compliance, RCA, commissioning/retrofit support
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Technical Manager – M1
Meta
03.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and reliable 24/7 operations of critical data center facility infrastructure (power, cooling, and controls). Job responsibilities include managing and developing a direct leadership team consisting of a Lead Mechanical SME (mSME), a Lead Controls SME (cSME), a Lead Electrical SME (eSME), an Operations & Maintenance Lead, and a Facility Project Manager, aligning priorities, staffing, and technical direction to meet site resiliency, availability, and compliance objectives. Accountable for driving a disciplined work management program and procedural adherence, ensuring accurate work order planning/closeout and vendor performance oversight, while leading the technical response during complex operational events by assessing impact, mobilizing resources, and enabling timely, data-driven decisions across stakeholders.
- Scaled a high-impact automation program globally (Managed Windows Patching + Server Health Monitoring), leading cross-functional execution and stakeholder alignment across Engineering, Operations, Retrofit, Facilities Engineering, Tech Strategy, and executive leadership to expand the initiative from pilot to broader programmatic rollout while coaching ICs to deliver on milestones. The outcome was a global capability that improved BMS uptime/visibility and removed recurring manual effort—eliminating ~4 hours of cSME labor per building per campus per month and delivering ~$768K annual event savings with ~250% ROI over 5 years—while also enabling IC self-implementation and repeatable adoption.
- Established a scalable “source of truth” for PLC Code Library / SoT initiatives by setting the strategic direction for a high-performing team, and guided them to unify PLC code management for Type-1 data centers into a secure, centralized, version-controlled platform with transparent change management and collaborative workflows. Drove objective decision-making through tooling selection (removing bias and validating options fairly), ensured delivery of core execution artifacts (charters, user stories, functional/user requirements), and reinforced adoption through sustained repository usage—improving global reuse, quality, and operational consistency.
- Built and strengthened site capability through hiring, delegation, and people development: I accelerated org capacity by leading critical hiring and onboarding (including a highly specialized chiller/refrigerant mSME rehire and key lead roles), and I deliberately delegated stretch responsibilities (including FTM coverage during my parental leaves) to develop leaders and increase team resilience. I also directly improved performance outcomes via targeted coaching—raising a CX-facing cSME from “Meets Most” to At/Above Expectations—and supported strong team health and retention through consistent engagement and development focus.
Facility Technical Manager for Automation and Process Control (FTM A/P) – M1
Meta
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Lead and managed a cross-functional technical team that enabled safe, reliable, 24/7 data center operations by delivering controls expertise, maintenance planning, and process/program execution. Directed the day-to-day priorities and long-range goals for a team of Controls Subject Matter Experts (cSMEs), a Facility Process Lead, and a Maintenance Planning Engineer—coaching development, setting clear expectations, and allocating resources to the highest-impact work across the campus. Partnered closely with site operations leadership, corporate engineers, and global support teams to align stakeholders, remove blockers, and rapidly resolve complex operational issues. Drove disciplined maintenance planning and standardized workflows (documentation management, qualification programs, and process governance) that improved execution quality and operational consistency. Owned the vendor strategy and performance for automation systems, including selection, relationship management, and accountability for outcomes, while ensuring the technical organization stayed aligned to Facility Operations priorities while delivering measurable reliability and efficiency improvements.
- Reviewed existing local Systems Integrator (SI) contract and identified an opportunity to save about 20% cost in Meta’s “Year of Efficiency” by onboarding a different SI local to the Nashville, TN area and negotiating better contract support and engineering fees for labor and projects performed by the SI. Partnered with our Sourcing team to draft a contract and worked with our legal team to negotiate all negotiables to finalize a contract.
- Supported the H2 2023 Reliability Centered Maintenance/Preventative Maintenance Optimization (RCM/PMO) effort to review the existing controls maintenance plans to identify opportunities to avoid cost by performing maintenance activities in-house versus utilizing external vendors. Effort led to controls being identified as a Category 2 item that could be insourced but only with additional effort, such as creating new programs, additional training, and/or purchasing additional tools. Actively supporting the H1 2024 Category 2 effort to review RCM/PMO output from the review team to provide a final solution to the business for all controls preventative maintenance activities.
- Facilitated site-level transition from in-house Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system as the pilot site for the fleet. Led the FTM A/P team through the creation of the asset hierarchy utilized globally, audit and review of all operational procedures at Gallatin that will be utilized as the global templates for all sites, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and code definition for the Facility Operations Process Lead (FOPL) and Maintenance Planning Engineer (MPE) within the EAM system. Ensured consistent team communication with the Asset Management and Reliability (AMR) team during EAM development for fast feedback on the program and tool utilization.
- Managed a team of five Individual Contributors (ICs) consisting of two Controls Subject Matter Experts, one Facility Process Lead, and two Maintenance Planning Engineers. Responsible for setting clear expectations, providing coaching, mentoring, and training to the team to grow/promote ICs within their role and led one IC through a performance gap, ensuring all gaps identified were closed, resulting in a consistently met expectations in the following performance cycle.
Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC6
Meta
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for leading and coaching a team of Controls Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) at the data center while executing technical projects at a global level. Job responsibilities include being the site technical lead for making all high-level technical decisions including projects, retrofits, and Sequence of Operations (SoO) changes with respect to Controls, hiring/developing/mentoring/managing an onsite team of controls SMEs, including performance reviews and HR/ER issues, managing controls vendors and site technical budget, and ensuring appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local mechanical team and applicable local/global teams.
- Achieved “FacOps Top Performer” award May ‘22
- Consistently earned “Exceeded/Greatly Exceeded Expectations” in all performance reviews.
- Informed leadership of the need to onboard an additional PLC vendor, given the company was single sourced with their PLC vendor, and partnered cross-functionally with a global team to interview multiple Systems Integrators (SI) over a four-month period to select and hire another SI. Assisted the team in creating interview questions for the technical, project management, and warranty/post-turnover support areas and developed the selection criteria matrix to ensure consistent and unbiased feedback was provided by the selection team.
- Performed all hiring responsibilities, including but not limited to partnering with the recruiting team to generate the PID, review candidates in the pipeline submitted by the sourcers, identify and select the interviewing team, coach a new sourcer on the controls position and responsibilities to assist in the sourcing of high-quality candidates, interview candidates with the team, select the desired candidate, and assemble the hiring packet which was “green lighted” by leadership as a hire – high confidence packet.
Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC5
Meta
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet. Job responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex control system malfunctions which require extensive knowledge of a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, with the ability to test and modify logic in multiple languages, troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, field measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment within mechanical and electrical systems, review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, perform seasonal optimization adjustments within the controls system, provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff, and work cross-functionally with the global teams, including the design, engineering, construction, and corporate engineering groups.
- Achieved “FacOps High Performer” award multiple times.
- Consistently earned “Greatly Exceeded Expectations” in all performance reviews.
- Identified numerous optimization and efficiency issues in the Supply Fan Sequence of Operations (SoO), assembled a cross-functional team from Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC), and worked collaboratively to revamp the sequence of operations based on historical data and lessons learned. This project added a Supply Fan staging algorithm based on the hottest cold aisle temperature measured, allowing the Supply Fan system to stage on Air Handling Units (AHUs) as load increases in the data hall and stage off AHUs as the load decreases.
- Performed all construction related controls duties for building 1 at the Gallatin, TN Campus. Responsibilities include performing all activities to turn up the facilities network (FacNet), First of Kind inspections, drawing reviews, factory witness tests, field verification of Level III, IV, and V activities, complete the handover checklist, develop operational procedures for the site to use upon turnover, train Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs) on the controls sequence of operations, and identify construction variances from design and submit BIM360 issues.
Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC5
Facebook
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Responsible for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet. Job responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex control system malfunctions which require extensive knowledge of a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, with the ability to test and modify logic in multiple languages, troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, field measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment within mechanical and electrical systems, review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, perform seasonal optimization adjustments within the controls system, provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff, and work cross-functionally with the global teams, including the design, engineering, construction, and corporate engineering groups.
- Achieved “FacOps High Performer” award multiple times.
- Consistently earned “Exceeded Expectations” in all performance reviews.
- Identified numerous optimization and efficiency issues in the Evaporative Cooling and Humidification (ECH) Sequence of Operations (SoO), assembled a cross-functional team from Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC), and worked collaboratively to revamp the sequence of operations based on historical data and lessons learned. This project realigned the SoO to operate the Munter’s Media based on manufacturers specifications, redefined the staging sequence to give a tighter temperature and humidification control, and added a drying sequence to force dry the media once per day to prevent the premature media failures the fleet was experiencing.
- Identified numerous optimization and efficiency issues in the Dehumidification (DX) Sequence of Operations (SoO), assembled a cross-functional team from Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC), and worked collaboratively to revamp the sequence of operations based on historical data and lessons learned. This project prevented the condensing units from regularly faulting on Low Suction Temperature and Pressure conditions, redesigned the SoO to operate the DX units based on the manufacturer’s airflow specifications, and provided a return air lockout feature to prevent the use of return air if outside air conditions were better suited for operations.
- Partnered cross-functionally with a corporate engineering team to define PID loop tuning procedures for each control loop within the DDC system while generating nominal PID parameters for each control loop for sites to utilize as a starting point when attempting to seasonally tune control loops.
- Performed all construction related controls duties for buildings 2 through 6 at the Fort Worth, TX Campus. Responsibilities include performing all activities to turn up the facilities network (FacNet), First of Kind inspections, drawing reviews, factory witness tests, field verification of Level III, IV, and V activities, complete the handover checklist, develop operational procedures for the site to use upon turnover, train Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs) on the controls sequence of operations, and identify construction variances from design and submit BIM360 issues.
Senior Field Service Engineer
Rockwell Automation
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for field service engineering work including planned and emergency call out resolution, project implementations including controls specifications, controls programming and commissioning at customer facilities. Job responsibilities include maintaining 85% utilization (billed hours to customers), achieve 100% compliance with all Rockwell Automation personal and workplace safety and PPE requirements with no safety incidents related to unsafe work practices, submit and achieve project orders of 2 per year or $250k annually, achieve less than three day annual confirmation creation average for daily confirmations (time to submit billing to customer), complete all required company training including ethics, import/export, safety, IT security and awareness, etc. on time and attend two weeks of training per year in support of career objectives.
- Achieved “Highest Achievement” rating in 2014, 2015 and 2016 for project implementation and delivery
- Achieved “Engineer of the Quarter” in second quarter of 2016
- Traveled domestic and internationally for field service visits
- Maintained over 100% utilization year over year for past four years (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016)
- Performed work in industries including food/beverage, automotive, oil and gas, aircraft, industrial electronics, chiller and HVAC systems
- Trained in medium voltage PowerFlex 7000 variable frequency drives for drive commissioning and maintenance including MV Starters, Frame A/B drives, Frame C (liquid cooled) drives, Heat Pipe drives, and Synchronous Transfer and Synchronous Motor applications
Controls Engineer
Heat and Control
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for project implementations including controls specifications, functional design specifications, controls programming and commissioning at customer facilities. Responsibilities include creating programming standards, writing functional design specifications for all projects over $100,000, specifying control related equipment, introducing state-of-the-art controls solutions to the research and development group and automation support/warranty for existing customers.
- Lead team overseeing PlantIT by ProLeiT development as an advanced controls solution which includes object oriented PLC programming, graphical interface with controls faceplates, MES server and archive server as one technical solution.
- Traveled domestic and internationally for project deployments
- Lead CE to streamline controls solutions for equipment. Implemented 7 solutions in 12 months
- Created control standard for kit equipment (Revolution Seasoning System, Blending System, Powder on Demand), resulting in high profit margins, reduced time to market and on-time/low-effort commissioning
Electrical Supervisor (Reduction in Force)
Georgia Pacific
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Responsible for direct management of the facility electrical department, including the supervision of facility electricians (2), procuring electrical parts, capital project implementation (electrical and controls) resulting in the successful implementation of 3 projects, totaling $700,000, and ensuring all electrical codes were adhered to within the facility.
- Transitioned facility to 2010 electrical standards (NAFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)
- Capital project implementations included new strapper for bundled lumber, log loader infeed system, Arc Flash re-certification, and Planer Mill infeed system to planer
- Streamlined electrical inventory in stock room to reduce on hand inventory by 40%, ensured proper inventory on hand (models and quantities) and optimized Allen Bradley inventory with contractual agreements
Associate Engineer I (1 Year Contract Position)
Nestle Product Technology Center
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Responsible for facility automation support and new equipment integration. Day to day involvement includes automation support for coffee pilot plant, capital project implementation, facility automation work orders and automation improvement projects
- Successful implementation of legacy automation controllers in coffee pilot plant (Siemens 505 processors) to Allen Bradley Control Logix platform utilizing ethernet as communication network within budget and on time
- Transitioned iFix HMI application to Wonderware and ArchestrA platform for implementation mentioned above resulting in consistent controls facility wide, reduced maintenance costs for antiquated architecture and compliance to new company standards
- Global technology implementation in Nanjangud, India
- Automated centrifuge via Control Logix processor and Allen Bradley Flex I/O resulting in consistent controls facility wide, increased productivity from eliminating manual controls and data archiving to Wonderware/ArchestrA platform
Senior Engineer (Reduction in Force)
Motoman Inc
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Responsible for providing the controls engineering package for robotic cells. Day to day involvement includes controls programming utilizing Motoman Concurrent I/O, Allen Bradley SLC/Control Logix programming, HMI design and development using PanelBuilder32 and RS ViewME, implementation of networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP) and providing internal support for robot programmers, application engineers and customer support group.
- Implemented cost savings of $1000 per ArcWorld II 500 welding cell by removing light curtains and safety relays and replacing with zone rings and limit switches for robot safety
- Program turn-key solutions from inception using programmable logic controllers, vision software, and touch screen interfaces
- Created software standards enabling controls engineering team to reduce hours spent on jobs by approximately 25%, standardized logic and produced repeatable results for Motoman customers
Process Engineer
Honeywell International
04.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsible for plant electrical uptime improvements and process design. Responsibilities include working with plant electricians to identify and resolve machine downtime due to electrical failures, adding/removing/updating current machine electrical components to improve functionality, driving root cause corrective action for mechanical downtime, process design improvement, and capital project implementation.
- Responsible for successful plant packer machine guarding to bring to 2008 safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2006
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Technical innovation expertise
- Employee development
- Training and mentoring
- Stakeholder management
- Employee recruitment
Timeline
Facility Technical Manager – M1
Meta
03.2025 - Current
Facility Technical Manager for Automation and Process Control (FTM A/P) – M1
Meta
04.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC6
Meta
05.2022 - 04.2023
Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC5
Meta
01.2021 - 05.2022
Controls Subject Matter Expert – IC5
Facebook
03.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Field Service Engineer
Rockwell Automation
02.2013 - 03.2017
Controls Engineer
Heat and Control
06.2011 - 02.2013
Electrical Supervisor (Reduction in Force)
Georgia Pacific
11.2010 - 06.2011
Associate Engineer I (1 Year Contract Position)
Nestle Product Technology Center
12.2009 - 11.2010
Senior Engineer (Reduction in Force)
Motoman Inc
05.2008 - 10.2009
Process Engineer
Honeywell International
04.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Ohio University
Contact
- 1083 caballo Trl, Gallatin, TN, 37066, 615.998.3167, joe.trick@gmail.com
- 2906 Darlington Drive, Highland Village, TX, 75077, 469.236.5261, joe.trick@gmail.com
- 4919 Amberwood Drive, Dayton, OH, 45424, 937.626.0937, joe.trick@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Facility Technical Manager/Electrical Engineer/Controls Engineer