Derek McLachlan

About Derek McLachlan

As a seasoned Technical Lead Manager with over 10 years of experience in data center operations & power generation project management, I specialize in leading high-performing teams to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards. My background spans multiple industries where I\'ve developed expertise in project management, process development, vendor management, and continuous improvement. I\'m passionate about driving operational excellence, fostering collaborative environments, and cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to inform strategic decisions. In my current role, I lead a team of project & program managers, coaching, developing & empowering them to leverage technical expertise to drive innovative solutions and achieve business objectives.

Experience

1. Facility Technical Manager

   Meta

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bowling Green, OH, US

   Responsible for hiring, leading & developing a team of Subject Matter Experts in Electrical, Mechanical & Controls disciplines, along with Environmental Health & Safety, Capital Project Management and Operations/Maintenance at a greenfield Meta data center.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Energy
• Matlab
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Gas Turbines
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Budgeting
• Mechanical Engineering
• Cost Model Development
• Project Planning
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Steam Turbines
• Six Sigma
• Microsoft Word
• Scope Management
• Sap Products
• Power Plants
• Project Management Office (Pmo)
• Microsoft Excel
• Proposal Writing
• Scheduling
• Pmi Pmp
• Root Cause Analysis
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Microsoft Access
• Minitab
• Contract Negotiation
• Construction
• Engineering
• Kepner-Tregoe
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Outlook
• Dmaic
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Change Orders
• Microsoft Office