Wastewater Process Analyst

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

Description

The City of Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for a Wastewater Process Analyst to join their team. This is a senior, advanced-level technical position responsible for plant-wide process analysis, monitoring, optimization, and data analysis and management. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the plant superintendents. This position may act as project or functional lead over operators, laboratory personnel, and other staff and will require periodic travel in the field to collect waste and water samples. The principal duties of this class are performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; and has daily exposure to hazardous elements, such as methane, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine gases, sodium bisulfate, acids, wastes, raw sewage, and other chemicals.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• 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.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Level III Wastewater Treatment Operator license issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (IDOPL).
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug testing to include prescription medications.
• Must be able to work varying hours, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wastewater Treatment Operator Class IV license.
• Advanced degree in wastewater treatment engineering, technology, environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, process engineering, or a closely related field.
• Seven years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and process control of a large wastewater facility or equivalent environment.
• Three years experience providing lead or supervisory direction over operators, laboratory, or technical staff.
• Experience interpreting and complying with federal, state, and local regulations and NPDES permits, including preparation or review of related reports and documentation.
• Experience with advance process control systems, SCADA, and data analytics tools.

Benefits

The City of Caldwell offers a complete benefits package to full-time (30 or more hours per week) employees including health care, dental, vision, PERSI retirement, 401k with City match, deferred compensation plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

The City is a qualifying employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.