Process Control Analyst

City of Toledo•Toledo, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in analyzing plant processes and operations to aid in the control and improvement of same; performs related work as required. This role involves analyzing plant process information to evaluate performance, developing operating cost figures, coordinating with plant operations and maintenance, and maintaining various data files. The analyst will also design, produce, test, implement, and document programs for process control information analysis using microcomputer software, and provide guidelines for operators and supervisors. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with environmental management projects and researching emerging technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding wastewater treatment and permit requirements.
Knowledge of NRC general regulatory and NRC general license requirements.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment and process control principles and practices.
Knowledge of chemical, physical, and biological processes involved in the operation of Water Reclamation plants.
Knowledge of general engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of safety and hygiene practices.
Knowledge of math and chemistry principles.
Knowledge of computer techniques to include microcomputers and some knowledge of ladder logic.
Knowledge of seasonal changes and their effect on wastewater treatment.
Knowledge of lab procedures; some knowledge of standard statistical methods.
Skill in analyzing data, defining problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in verbal and written communications.
Skill in writing technical reports.
Skill in troubleshooting computer software systems.
Skill in interpreting and understanding instrumentation drawings and specifications.
Skill in constructing computer generated reports with graphs and tables.
Skill in operating a plant data management system.
Skill in the use of a microscope and other analytical devices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to collect and analyze complex data.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to deal with the public.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Chemical Technology, Environmental Protection/Control Technology, Water/Wastewater Technology or a closely related area and three (3) years of experience in the operation of a large (>10 MGD, maximum design flow) wastewater treatment plant.
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a closely related area may be substituted for the Associate's Degree and two (2) years of the experience.
Must possess a State of Ohio Wastewater Works Operator Class III License.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Analyzes plant process information to evaluate short and long-term plant performance and to determine necessary process modifications.
Develops operating cost figures through analysis of operational and maintenance data.
Works closely with laboratory personnel on special projects involving sampling, testing, and laboratory analysis.
Coordinates activities with plant operations and maintenance to develop and implement process control strategies.
Develops or assists in the development of operational maintenance procedures and standards needed to maintain process control and assists in sampling and instrumentation work.
Maintains permit data/file, operating data/file, maintenance data/file, procedure file and microbiological monitoring file.
Reviews and verifies process and operational parameters for plant performance evaluation and produces weekly reports for internal tracking, decision making, and submission to State and Federal regulatory agencies.
Investigates and recommends corrective measures, in report form, on equipment or process malfunctions and conducts field work.
Designs, produces, tests, implements and documents programs required to assist with process control information analysis using microcomputer software, develops graphs for operators and runs regression analysis.
Develops or assists in the development of process control strategies and plant optimization techniques.
Provides guidelines/standards to assist operators and supervisors in decision making.
Assists in the development of software changes to the plant's data management system.
Assists in the implementation of environmental management projects which may involve coordination with outside agencies.
Investigates, recommends, constructs ordinances and specifications toward the purchase of specialized equipment and chemicals used in process control analysis and microcomputer equipment and supplies.
Researches emerging technologies of chemical and mechanical equipment to improve efficiency and reduce treatment costs.
Prepares reports and studies as needed.