About this role
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$85,800.00 - $117,975.00/Annual
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Serve as the system-wide technical lead for Riverside Health's water management program, overseeing potable water, wastewater, Legionella risk management, and sterile processing (SPD) water quality across hospitals, long term care facilities, and medical office buildings. Ensure full regulatory compliance with the VDH Office of Drinking Water requirements, ASHRAE 188 and CDC Legionella guidance, and all local, state, and federal governing agencies as they pertain to water treatment and safety. Direct sampling programs, laboratory coordination, and water management plan maintenance across the health system's facility portfolio; provide technical oversight of boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment programs; serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact during DNV & CMS, and state regulatory surveys; Prepare and deliver compliance reporting as required to facility and system leadership. Supervise direct reports.
What you will do
- Direct the system-wide Legionella Water Management Program and facility Water Management Plans (16 plans), including ASHRAE 188/CDC-compliant risk assessment, sampling, laboratory coordination, trend analysis, and sterile processing (SPD) water-quality coordination across Riverside hospitals, long term care facilities, and medical office buildings.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain potable water and wastewater treatment plant systems, including daily plant observations, visual inspections for operational or mechanical discrepancies, VPDES-required sampling and testing, and scheduled preventive maintenance on plant mechanical equipment.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reporting and documentation, including Discharge Monitoring Reports, monthly and annual drinking water reports, and other administrative and compliance records as designated.
- Provide technical oversight of boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment programs; investigate water system deficiencies and lead corrective action; and serve as the primary liaison and subject matter expert with DNV, CMS, VDH, and DEQ during surveys, inspections, and permit queries.
- Maintain chemical inventory and control systems.
- Supervise assigned staff and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development. Mentor and train developmental operators pursuing Virginia Waterworks licensure. Support workforce and succession planning. Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources/Civil Engineering, Public Health, with 5 or more years of experience in a related technical field.
OR
Waterworks/Wastewater Works Operator License, with 10 years of experience working with a Large Wastewater Treatment Plant or large municipal water system, including multi-facility or healthcare-environment water/wastewater treatment operations, regulatory compliance, or utilities program management without bachelor’s degree (Required)
Experience
- 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor degree OR 10 years of experience working with a Large Wastewater Treatment Plant or large municipal water system, including multi-facility or healthcare-environment water/wastewater treatment operations, regulatory compliance, or utilities program management without bachelor’s degree (Required)
- Supervisory or team leadership experience (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 188, CDC Legionella toolkit guidance VDH Office of Drinking Water regulations, and CMS & DNV water safety survey requirements
- Understanding of water treatment chemistry, boiler and cooling tower treatment programs, and building automation/utility systems
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills for regulatory documentation, trend analysis, and executive-level communication
- Ability to manage multiple facilities, vendors, and competing regulatory deadlines across a health system
- Ability to lead, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond to operational or compliance issues independently
Licenses and Certifications
- Wastewater Operations - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation - Class II within 1 Year (Required)
- Legionella Water Management / ASHRAE 188 Water Safety Certification (e.g., ASSE 12080 or equivalent) within 30 Days (Preferred)
- Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
- Operates company vehicles as essential function of the job
- Valid Drivers License (Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .