Wastewater Process Analyst

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced process monitoring, data analysis, and optimization of wastewater and solids treatment processes.
• Maintains process control plans, standard operation procedures (SOP), and profiles for critical processes.
• Develops and maintains process models, dashboards, and visual tools for tracking performance and trends.
• Coordinates with vendors, consultants, and engineering staff on evaluation of equipment, chemicals, and process technologies.
• Monitors solids handling processes and recommends strategies to improve stability, gas production, dewatering, and biosolids quality.
• 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 communicates results clearly to diverse audiences.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education, Training, and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; 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.
• Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license; Level III Wastewater Treatment Operator license issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (IDOPL).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work varying hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Background Check: Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug testing to include prescription medications.

Qualifications

• 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 advanced 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.