Wastewater & Water Treatment Process Optimization Specialist

City-of-Appleton,-W; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Appleton seeks a Process Specialist to monitor and optimize wastewater and water treatment at the AWWTP and AWTF. You will bridge operations, lab, safety, and maintenance, using data analysis and SCADA tools to drive compliant and reliable performance.

The role emphasizes startup/shutdown coordination, asset documentation, and participation in safety programs, with a day-shift focus and potential to assist during abnormal events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in wastewater/water treatment.
• Min. five years in wastewater or water treatment operations.
• Knowledge of WPDES/Safe Drinking Water Act reporting required.
• Familiarity with SCADA, CMMS, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate treatment performance to support compliance and reliability.
• Analyze SCADA and lab data to identify process improvements.
• Assist with startup/shutdowns and operational transitions.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and lab staff on issues.
• Support asset management, safety programs, and documentation.

Skills

SCADA systems

Process optimization

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Wastewater/Water Treatment

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Job description

City of Appleton seeks a Process Specialist to monitor and optimize wastewater and water treatment at the AWWTP and AWTF. You will bridge operations, lab, safety, and maintenance, using data analysis and SCADA tools to drive compliant and reliable performance.

The role emphasizes startup/shutdown coordination, asset documentation, and participation in safety programs, with a day-shift focus and potential to assist during abnormal events.