Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This dedicated group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team ensures that the data center's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems operate at 100% availability while providing first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.


Key job responsibilities
The Water Infrastructure Tech is responsible for the following key duties:

Conducting in-depth analyses and providing solutions to enhance Water Utilization Efficiency (WUE) for a specific area.
Developing and implementing solutions to enhance the Legionella program for a designated area.
Ensuring compliance with regulations and permit requirements set by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), local government municipalities, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the assigned area's infrastructure.
Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for water infrastructure equipment, including ultrafiltration systems, reverse osmosis systems, and oxidant systems.
Overseeing preventative maintenance and spare parts management for the assigned area.
Properly conducting water sampling activities.
Engaging and coordinating with vendors for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
Engaging with other supporting teams such as Field Engineering, Design Engineering, Environmental, Legal and Regional Water team.
Working around evaporative cooling ponds in the summer months for water sampling, remediation, and repair work.

A day in the life
The DCEO Water Operations Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring AWS effectively enhances our water utilization efficiency (WUE), staying compliant with the regulations and permit requirements of the Virginnia Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), local government municipalities, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). They will be Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in water-related equipment and oversee Preventative Maintenance and maintenance schedules for all in-house and vendor-led work, as well as manage spare parts. They will engage in vendor coordination for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

A day in the life of a water infrastructure technician typically involves a range of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of water supply and treatment systems. Water infrastructure technicians begin their day by reporting to work and attending briefings. They inspect and monitor various components of the water system, including pipes, valves, pumps, and filters, taking readings and collecting samples. Based on their inspections, they perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning filters and replacing worn-out parts, as well as repairing malfunctioning components. In water treatment plants, they operate treatment processes like chemical dosing and filtration, monitoring and adjusting parameters. Throughout the day, they document activities, record data, and prepare reports. In emergencies, they respond promptly to mitigate situations and restore operations. Technicians also attend training sessions to stay updated on new technologies and regulations.

You will work with a team of three highly trained and capable Chief Engineers with over 20 years of combined experience in AWS. Each individual oversees a specific area, however team collaboration and support is crucial to the success of the overall team and AWS.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.