Program Manager, Process Engineering

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to Plant Operations and has overall project management responsibility for a variety of wastewater treatment process control/optimization initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring the high-quality delivery of drinking water and the effective operation of wastewater treatment processes. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, MA, and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment within a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering, or other related field.
At least seven (7) years of experience in water/wastewater process design, control and troubleshooting, including major equipment/process startups.
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory, project management, or managerial capacity experience.
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.
Demonstrated understanding of the types of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.) in a wastewater, power, or process environment, including applications theory, operational characteristics, and performance evaluation.
Experience with automated (computer and/or PLC based) control systems, including logic development, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of wastewater process control theory, practices, and principles.
Computer fluency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and related PC-based software.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Conducts process control studies to identify modifications that improve process performance, including chemical and energy use optimization.
Manages the implementation of identified process modifications.
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.
Coordinates with operations personnel for the collection and analysis of operational data for process control strategy development.
Assists in determining operating capabilities, reliability, and performance criteria for existing and proposed wastewater treatment processes.
Coordinates control system development and implementation with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff.
Provides process-related, site-specific technical training to applicable operations and maintenance personnel.
Conducts evaluations of existing and proposed process equipment and instruments.
Prepares cost/benefit analyses for equipment or instrument use in improving process performance.
Provides process control and operations reviews of reports and designs from consultants and 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.
Evaluates assigned employees' performance.
Provides on-call emergency and routine assistance.
Performs related duties as required.