Water Manager Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Water Manager at Meta in

Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Summary:

Meta evaluates sites around the world for data center development and is seeking a water manager to lead water and wastewater cross-functional project efforts for our large and growing Data Center portfolio. This position will report directly to the Water Team Manager within the broader Site Development team and will work closely with other Data Center teams. Travel will be required to visit our data center sites and attend agency and stakeholder meetings.

Required Skills:

Water Manager Responsibilities:

1. Lead water and wastewater due diligence, risk assessments and strategy for data center site selection efforts in the U.S., including watershed analyses, utility and infrastructure assessments, water rights needs, and/or water-related permit requirements. 2. Facilitate and drive communication and cross-team coordination between internal water stakeholders, including Sustainability, Engineering, Design, and Construction. 3. Manage and develop water/sewer agreements during all phases of a project, including initial negotiations along with partner teams during site selection, including the renegotiation of agreements if needed. 4. Lead discussions and long-term relationships with water utilities regarding technical aspects of projects, including water/sewer agreement terms and conditions, projected capacity requirements of various data center products, and offsite infrastructure improvements. 5. Scope, review findings, and provide direction to consultants and internal teams on water evaluations, when needed. 6. Communicate to multiple cross functional Meta teams and leadership regarding water risks and operational viability for new sites, as well as water commitments and obligations for selected sites. 7. Work with internal partners on external stakeholder communication. 8. Collaborate with the Meta Policy team to monitor relevant state and local policies that could affect water for specific sites. 9. Provide expertise to multiple internal teams and coordinate with other teams about relevant water issues and requirements. 10. Develop training and educational tools regarding water goals, compliance and awareness. 11. Manage the preparation of transition documents for use by the Water Program Manager during construction and operations for Data Centers, including coordinating input from consultants and internal teams. 12. Assist in facilitating the growth of the water program within Meta Data Centers as the company continues