Water System Specialist FT 1st St Lukes Med Ctr Milw

• Manage ASHRAE 188-compliant water management programs, including policy enforcement and administrative documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Provide direct support for regulatory surveys, including inspector interviews, documentation retrieval, and site visits to demonstrate compliance with water management requirements.
• Coordinate bacterial testing and response protocols enterprise-wide to ensure records are maintained and corrective actions are executed in accordance with organizational policy and best practices.
• Compile and analyze water chemistry and biological testing results for cooling towers, boilers, and closed-loop systems to ensure alignment with performance standards.
• Monitor operations and state-mandated compliance testing for domestic water supplemental disinfection systems.
• Maintain site policies, safety documentation, and task records within digital management platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure accountability, including scheduling, billing oversight, and facilitation of stakeholder meetings for planning and communication.
• Track and analyze water meter data to identify trends and support water conservation and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare written and verbal reports summarizing compliance metrics, testing results, and trends for quarterly safety and business reviews.
• Travel to enterprise sites (approximately 10% of workdays) across Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia to conduct onsite water system walkthroughs and assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field.

Licensure / Certification

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in project management and database management.
• Minimum 1 year of experience conducting data analysis and interpretation, including development of graphical reports for large datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, algebra, and water engineering calculations (e.g., concentrations, dosages, volumes).
• Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and biological culture analysis.
• Strong data interpretation skills and ability to determine best practices based on technical information and trends.
• Effective public speaking and communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting to large groups., * Bachelor’s degree or higher in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Certifications

• ASSE/IAPMO 12080 Certified Legionella Safety Personnel (or obtained within one year of hire).
• Certified non-transient, non-community public water supply operator in Wisconsin and Illinois., * 2-5 years of experience in project management, database management, and analytical chemistry or microbiological analysis.
• 2-5 years of experience developing and administering ASHRAE 188-compliant water management programs in healthcare.
• 2-5 years of experience with chemical water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems.
• Experience interpreting industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE 188, CMS Memo 17-30, AAMI 108, AWWA C651, Clean Water Act).
• Experience designing, operating, or evaluating supplemental water disinfection systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory language and complex technical information.
• Knowledge of building plumbing design and mechanical water systems, including ability to read plumbing diagrams.
• Understanding of water chemistry principles and microbiological processes.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)., * Primarily remote work requiring independent time management and organization.
• Occasional travel by car or air, including overnight stays for distant site visits.
• Frequent virtual communication and occasional public speaking with site teams and stakeholders.