Water Systems Lead Analyst

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition assistance for employees and/

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Lead Water Analyst to plan, design, and oversee campus-wide water chemistry programs for boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. You will administer chemical treatments, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across plant water systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in water/steam chemistry, and strong leadership/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and/or experience.
• 5+ years in water/steam chemistry, water treatment, or plant chemistry functions.
• 1+ year leading or supervising staff or providing technical leadership.
• Knowledge of water treatment principles, corrosion control, and system optimization.
• Experience administering water/steam chemistry programs and compliance.
• Familiarity with budgets, vendor contracts, and cost tracking.
• Excellent communication and ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Valid driver's license and campus emergency availability on weekends/after hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, maintain, and improve campus-wide water chemistry programs for boilers, chillers, and cooling systems.
• Administer water and steam chemistry programs to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Develop procedures, logs, and documentation for daily water chemistry practices.
• Oversee daily water chemistry testing, sample collection, analysis, and data interpretation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot equipment, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Lead safety, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical safety compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety and participate in safety committees.
• Train staff on safe water treatment operations and foster cross-department collaboration.
• Research vendors and manage procurement and contractor performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Lead Water Analyst to plan, design, and oversee campus-wide water chemistry programs for boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. You will administer chemical treatments, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across plant water systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in water/steam chemistry, and strong leadership/communication skills.