AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS is looking for a resultsoriented individual to join the AWS water infrastructure team. In this role you will execute projects related to water based cooling system infrastructure with assistance from internal teams including construction operations engineering environmental and project commissioning teams. You will work with outside engineering consultants and general contractors water treatment and sampling vendors and local water and wastewater utilities on feasibility and design work that ensures our infrastructure projects meet regulatory standards and a high bar for operational efficiency reliability and safety at the lowest possible cost. You will deliver water sustainability projects for AWS Infrastructure in US East regions as you execute on the delivery of multiple water infrastructure development projects monitor operational efficiency metrics and build in system resiliency after project handoff to regional operations teams. You will also be the central point of contact for all issues pertaining to water and wastewater treatment and disinfection systems and for managing healthy relationships with our utility partners. If you have strong mechanical or chemistry background and an understanding of watercooled infrastructure in building operations are interested in innovation and sustainability in the water sector and understand the feasibility of construction under various designs you are a probably a good fit!
Key job responsibilities
The Water Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for the following:
Manage the planning design and of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support water delivery to data centers
Negotiate the terms and oversee the of utility system contracts and connection agreements related to domestic fire and cooling water supply and wastewater infrastructure
Engineer design and monitor water treatment/operations projects and identify optimal design criteria for scaling projects to fullscale deployment across different regions in North America
Manage projects that directly support water sustainability goals
Work with internal teams to troubleshoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design and fleet deployed water systems
Work with local water utilities to understand and coordinate site utility requirements site inspections and compliance with federal state and municipal requirements and building codes
Track and manage reliability and maintenance of water systems as well as the resiliency of sources of water supply required for data center cooling
Work with Operations to monitor water consumption and develop resiliency plans for water supply sources
Oversee support and testing/validation of systems during installation operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and associated mechanical system.
Interface with internal engineering operations real estate and environmental health and safety and legal teams to develop and implement solutions in rural areas that often lack adequate available water and wastewater infrastructure.
Oversee maintenance reliability and compliance of onsite water treatment and disinfection systems.
Up to 20 travel as needed for project where authorized.
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Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Engineering or Water Resources Planning
5 years of experience building relationships with utilities and negotiating contractual and commercial terms related to water and wastewater capacity and infrastructure development
5 years of project or program managements experience with skills to balance multiple priorities in a fastscaling environment
5 years of experience working with water chemistry and conventional/membrane water treatment technologies for industrial applications especially date centers
5 years of projectrelated experience working with local or state government agencies utilities site development due diligence and/or permitting entities.
Advanced degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental/Civil Engineering or Water Resources Planning.
8 years of direct experience with the construction operation or maintenance of water treatment equipment fleet management
Experience with fasttrack design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
Analytical mindset that can identify gaps in requirements during project development predict performance and have the ability to provide recommendations on a short notice and with limited information.
Knowledge or skills in SQL or data analytics tools such as Tableau
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