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Serve as the Water Management Specialist for Trinity Health Hospitals including Ann Arbor Chelsea and Livingston plus associated ambulatory/outbuilding sites for the West Region Southeast Michigan. Lead and maintain comprehensive water management program for safety and regulatory compliance. Ensure safe environment for staff patients and visitors from waterborne pathogens in domestic water systems cooling towers water features and any other potential sources and related compliance activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage oversee and implement the individual Water Safety Management Plans (WSMPs) for each site and all related duties and functions associated with the plans. Includes all updates to WSMP due to changes in regulatory oversite policies physical changes to water systems improved or recommended plan updates changes in treatment methodology water system maintenance etc.
• Assure facilities are compliant with all regulatory and accreditation requirements i.e. CMS State of Michigan (EGLE MDHHS) County The Joint Commission (TJC) OSHA/MIOSHA etc.
• Maintain compliance with all published water safety standards and guidance e.g. ASHRAE/ANSI 188-2021 ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021 ASHRAE Guideline 12-2020 NSF 444 CDC Toolkit TJCs water management Environment of Care standard EC.02.05.02 Elements of Performance (Eps) 1-4 and any updates to existing or new standards that may be issued.
• Maintain timely communications and delivery of requested documentation with EGLE and other regulatory entities having oversite.
• Organize facilitate and document regular Water Management Team meetings including annual review.
• Conduct on-site building water system audits to ensure regulatory policy and plan compliance including coordination of staff for assistance and guidance.
• Requires strong working knowledge of building water systems water treatment equipment and overarching regulatory guidelines.
• Requires travel to different sites in region for meetings with staff and vendors servicing of equipment collecting and testing of water samples maintaining & updating records and related work to ensure compliance with WSMPs.
• Responsible for proper operation of all water treatment systems and maintaining/updating operational logs as necessary.
• Create and maintain necessary documentation of sampling and testing results corrective actions required follow-up sampling/testing documentation meeting minutes communications to key individuals including regulators for compliance requirements and other required reporting.
• Lead all regulatory case studies or investigations as representative expert for Trinity water systems maintenance activities records treatment equipment and implementation of remediation plans.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain involvement with professional/industry associations.
• Understand all field-testing equipment supplies & treatment methods and apply best practices for conducting field testing for biological inhibitors within water sources.
• Must be able to understand and articulate technical and scientific details to members of cross functional teams.
• Provide support for other Trinity Health facilities. Work with System Office as requested on Water Safety Management support issues.
• Must be able to conduct investigations on matters such as water monitoring water testing tracking pollutants and acquiring permits associated with compliance and regulatory requirements in healthcare settings.
• Experience and/or knowledge of best practices associated with infection prevention and epidemiology for water safety issues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• High School diploma or GED required with5yearsof experience in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Environmental Infection Control Epidemiologyproviding comprehensive water treatment solutions for power plantsor related field.
• Bachelors degree preferred inChemical Engineering Chemistry Environmental Infection Control Epidemiology or related field.
• ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Certification must be obtained within 12-months of hire.
• State of Michigan Drinking Water Operator Certification (Level D-5) must be obtained within 12-months of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Requires strong verbal/written communication presentation and training skills.
• Advanced knowledge of water systems chemistry treatment and testing related to water safety.
• Knowledge and comprehension of the Safe Drinking Water Act other drinking water regulations and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge and comprehension of secondary water treatment systems including testing servicing and diagnosing issues.
• Comprehension of the characteristic behaviors of Legionella bacteria and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens.
• Understanding methodology for testing of indicator organisms and the indication of water quality presented by the testing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.