Personnel working in the Process Control Activity are responsible for operating all processes in accordance with technical directives issued from the Administration Activity by implementing process changes, operating all processing equipment, and performing other activities which enable the plant to operate efficiently and cost effectively while meeting a state and federal regulations.  This activity is also responsible for site safety.  Examples of work to ensure process optimization and control and site and personnel safety follow:

• Implemented the use of automated instruments to conduct sampling and continual process monitoring with the objective of enhancing WWTP  processes
  • Samplers:
    • Completed installation of 3 automatic samplers
    • Optimized collection configurations
    • Established operational and preventative maintenance programs
  • Monitors:
    • Investigated & identified newest and recommended purchase of  in situ technologies available to measure dissolved oxygen (DO) and nitrate (NO3) in wastewater process streams
    • Conducted “demo” trials and side-by-side comparisons with manual measurements
    • Prepared analysis accuracy and cost comparisons to support instrument purchases
    • Installed in situ instruments for routine use
    • Established calibration and preventative maintenance procedures
  • Completed establishment of all OSHA-required safety programs
  • Prepared and issued written programs for the following:
    • Hazard Communication Program (including Contractor Safety Communications)
    • New WPCA Employee Safety Orientation
    • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
    • Safety Equipment Inspections
    • WPCA Site Safety Team
    • Emergency Building Evacuation Plan
    • Lockout/Tagout
    • Confined Space Entry
    • Conducted employee training for all OSHA topics
  • Conducted training on additional topics
    • Ladder safety
    • Fire safety
    • Safe refueling guidelines
    • Liftng