Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees:
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
Exclusive staff discounts
Continuous improvement and innovation
Professional development through training and education
Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace
And many more
Apply Now: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/88802
As a Water Analyst, you will:
Manage, execute, and provide functional expertise and training on water, wastewater, steam chemistry, environmental and chemical safety policies.
Provide training programs at the University’s two central utility plants and multiple stand-alone facilities including cooling towers, thermal energy storage tanks, renewal energy systems, and other campus facilities.
Develop and propose program-wide operational and equipment plans.
Manage day-to-day plant water chemistry testing and treatment programs.
Supervise staff during programs.
Ensure plant-wide compliance with all applicable safety protocols.
Acquire and manage contracted services supplies and equipment with these activities.
What you bring to the position (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s or equivalent education/experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or other related technical discipline.
2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: institutional environment, power plant, large industrial production facility, marine engineer (2AE or higher), navy steam propulsion, plant chemist, diagnosing and/or servicing water softeners, maintaining and/or troubleshooting reverse osmosis and distilled water systems.
Familiarity with general safety and hazardous material management practices for industrial water treatment chemicals.
Ability to develop and manage financial budgets for chemistry and vendor contracts.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems associated with central heating/cooling plants and/or building hydronic systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, apply the theoretical principles of chemistry and water treatment, and proficiently utilize MS Office and other computer programs.
Experience in water treatment testing techniques, analysis, diagnostics, and successful remediation including the operations of water treatment equipment such as demineralizers, softeners, polishers, iron filters, RO systems, chemical pumps, etc.
Valid driver’s license and eligible to operate University vehicles.
This position must be available by phone to address work-related issues and may be required to perform work in addition to and outside of the normal scheduled shift.
All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.
Apply Now: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/88802
Learn more about University Operations and other opportunities here: https://operations.unl.edu/university-operations-careers-0
A criminal history background check, driving record review, and pre-placement physical will be conducted.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
