Data Center Water Services Technician

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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.

• 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.

The Water Infrastructure Technician begins the day by attending briefings, inspecting and monitoring components of the water system—including pipes, valves, pumps, and filters—taking readings and collecting samples. Based on inspections, routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters and replacing worn parts are performed, along with repair of malfunctioning components. In treatment plants, the technician operates processes like chemical dosing and filtration, continually monitoring and adjusting parameters.

Activities are documented, data is recorded, and reports are prepared. In emergencies, the technician responds promptly to mitigate situations and restore operations. Regular training sessions keep the technician updated on new technologies and regulations.

Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep our customers constantly connected. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles across AWS.

Collaboration with partners across the company helps us deliver safety, security, and high capacity at the lowest possible cost while fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership to completion.

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in relevant work
• Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
• Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
• Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
• Can work at heights and from ladders

• 4+ years of data center engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
• Experience in data center engineering
• Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, MD, Frederick - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly