Technical SME – Water Chemistry

Aligned Data Centers

2d • Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training/experience.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial water treatment, cooling tower chemistry, or related data center/mechanical systems environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• Strong understanding of cooling systems, hydronic systems, and water treatment processes in mission-critical environments.
• Experience interpreting water analysis reports, system trends, and performance data.
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical standards and programs at scale.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management acumen.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop training content and operational guidance for site teams on water chemistry fundamentals, system impacts, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure personnel understand system design intent and water quality risks.
• Provide ongoing education and mentorship to improve enterprise-wide understanding of water chemistry management.
• Analyze water quality data and trends to identify risks to system reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
• Provide technical interpretation of vendor-generated reports and ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified and executed.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to water quality, system performance, and vendor effectiveness.
• Drive improvements in water usage efficiency, chemical optimization, and overall system reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to support start-up, commissioning, submittals/RFI review, and general oversight to standardize and QA/QC new builds.
• Establish and enforce Aligned’s water chemistry program standards, and reporting requirements across all sites.
• Provide oversight and governance of third-party water treatment vendors, including: scope definition and standardization, performance management and accountability, and quality and consistency of testing and reporting.
• Ensure all sites operate within defined water chemistry parameters and escalate deviations as required.
• Develop standard reporting frameworks to ensure consistency across vendors and sites.
• Monitor local and national compliance through audits, performance reviews, and data validation.
• Support site teams during abnormal conditions, excursions, or incidents related to water quality or system degradation.
• Participate in root cause analysis efforts and provide subject matter expertise for incident investigations involving water chemistry.
• Maintain awareness of industry advancements in water treatment technologies, sustainability practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new solutions to improve water conservation, treatment effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Lead technical validation and implementation of new water chemistry strategies and programs.
• Communicate complex water chemistry concepts and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to leadership on water program health, risks, and performance.
• Support customer-facing discussions as needed, ensuring alignment with contractual and operational expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior