Program Manager, Process Engineering

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

2d•$116,439 - $163,073•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Provides technical support to Plant Operations and has overall project management responsibility for a variety of wastewater treatment process control/optimization initiatives.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering, or other related field; and
At least seven (7) years of experience in water/wastewater process design, control and troubleshooting to include major equipment/process startups;
Of which a minimum of three (3) years was in a supervisory, project management, or managerial capacity; or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License or driver's license from another state.
Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade VI certification, or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
On-call or standby coverage may be required on occasion as needed for plant emergencies or for other purposes as directed.
Position may be eligible for teleworking up to two days/week.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of the types of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.) typically found in a wastewater, power or process environment to include applications theory, operational characteristics, and performance evaluation.
Experience with automated (computer and/or PLC based) control systems to include logic development, tuning and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of wastewater process control theory, practices and principles.
Computer fluency to include the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and related PC based software.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts process control studies with the objective of identifying process and/or equipment modifications which would improve process performance to include chemical and/or energy use optimization initiatives. Manages the implementation of modifications as directed.
Manages the design, implementation, modification, and application of control strategies and physical process modifications for assigned plant processes.
Assists with the checkout and startup of new process equipment and systems. Performs field investigations and develops corrective action plans for process control problems that arise during plant operation.
Coordinates with operations personnel the requirements for the collection and analysis of operational data related to the development of process control strategies.
Assists in the determination of operating capabilities, reliability and associated performance criteria for existing and proposed wastewater treatment processes.
Coordinates control system development and implementation with Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required.
Provides process related, site-specific technical training to applicable operations and maintenance personnel as required.
Conducts evaluations of existing and proposed process equipment and instruments. Prepares cost/benefits analysis for the use of equipment or instruments in improving process performance.
Provides process control and operations reviews of reports and designs prepared by engineering consultants as well as Authority engineering staff.
Manages the Deer Island stormwater monitoring program.
Manages assigned Deer Island bulk chemical and service contracts.
Provides support for the maintenance and updating of the DITP Integrated Contingency Plan as directed.
Evaluates assigned employees' performance in accordance with MWRA policies.
Provides on-call emergency and routine assistance to support the group's objectives.
Performs related duties as required.