Senior Wastewater Process Analyst & Data Optimization Lead

City of Santa Fe Springs; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

PERSI retirement

401k with City match

Job summary

City of Caldwell is seeking a senior Wastewater Process Analyst to lead plant-wide process analysis, monitoring, optimization, and data management. The role involves field sampling, mentoring staff, and coordinating with vendors; it requires working outdoors in all weather and occasional after-hours scheduling.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, conducting bench/pilot studies, ensuring NPDES compliance, and delivering technical reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Additional coursework, certification, or training in wastewater treatment, environmental science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, process engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years experience in industrial or municipal wastewater operations analysis and process control performing laboratory analysis on wastewater samples for either process control or NPDES; or engineering experience in the construction, design, or operations of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced process monitoring, data analysis, and optimization of wastewater and solids treatment processes.
• Monitors key process indicators and plant performance to ensure NPDES compliance and reliable operation.
• Evaluates treatment processes and recommends control strategies and operational changes to improve efficiency and capacity.
• Develops and maintains process control plans, standard operation procedures (SOP), and profiles for critical processes.
• Plans and conducts bench, pilot, and full-scale process studies to evaluate treatment strategies, technologies, and products.
• Analyzes study data and prepares concise technical reports and recommendations.
• Coordinates with vendors, consultants, and engineering staff on evaluation of equipment, chemicals, and process technologies.
• Uses quality assurance and control measures within data systems to collect, validate, and analyze process and compliance data.
• Develops and maintains process models, dashboards, and visual tools for tracking performance and trends.
• Prepares internal and regulatory support reports and technical summaries for management and other stakeholders.
• Monitors solids handling processes and recommends strategies to improve stability, gas production, dewatering, and biosolids quality.
• Organizes and evaluates chemical addition systems to optimize effectiveness and cost.
• Oversees nutrient and resource recovery processes to maximize beneficial use while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical support to operations, lab, maintenance, and engineering staff on process control issues.
• Mentors and trains staff in process fundamentals, data interpretation, and use of process tools.
• Coordinates special sampling, process investigations, and project-related activities, and communicate results clearly to diverse audiences; may work in the lab to perform additional sampling.
• Follows and promotes safe work practices related to plant operations and process activities.
• Participates in safety programs and assists with updates to process-related procedures.
• Assists with response to process upsets and emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Performs operator duties when required to support plant operations and performs other duties as assigned.
• Consistently keeps supervisor and relevant team members informed about work progress, current and potential issues, and proactively suggests new or improved solutions to address challenges.
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and remains current on the principles, practices, and developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Respects the opinions of others and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Adapts to changes in work assignments and methods promptly and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process monitoring

Data analysis

Optimization

NPDES compliance

Process control

SCADA

Data analytics

Technical reporting

Education

High school diploma

Wastewater-related coursework

Tools

SCADA

Job description

City of Caldwell is seeking a senior Wastewater Process Analyst to lead plant-wide process analysis, monitoring, optimization, and data management. The role involves field sampling, mentoring staff, and coordinating with vendors; it requires working outdoors in all weather and occasional after-hours scheduling.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, conducting bench/pilot studies, ensuring NPDES compliance, and delivering technical reports.