Project Manager, Process Control
About The Position
The Project Manager, Process Control provides technical support to Operations and manages wastewater treatment process control and optimization initiatives. The role studies processes and equipment to identify modifications that could improve performance, including optimizing chemical and energy use, and manages implementation of modifications. It supports process control equipment and system startup, investigates operating problems, and coordinates sampling, maintenance, and capital work. The position also oversees chemical supply and replacement contracts, reviews engineering modification documents, and oversees assigned project engineers, contract employees, and interns. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role may be eligible for telework up to two days per week after an initial waiting period. It works under the general supervision of a Program Manager, Process Control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- At least five years of experience with wastewater or a similar industrial process in an engineering, operations, maintenance, or laboratory role; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may qualify.
- Valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent.
- Massachusetts Grade 6 Wastewater Operator's license, or ability to obtain it within one year.
- Ability to interpret Piping and Instrument Diagrams, process schematics, Logic Diagrams, and Mechanical Diagrams.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Computer fluency, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and related PC-based software.
Nice To Haves
- Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering degree.
Responsibilities
- Conduct process control studies to identify process or equipment modifications that could improve performance, including chemical and energy use optimization.
- Manage implementation of modifications as directed.
- Assist with checkout and startup of new process control equipment and systems.
- Perform field investigations and recommend solutions to process control problems arising during plant operation.
- Prepare specifications and oversee chemical supply and replacement contracts.
- Coordinate field sampling activities between the Department of Laboratory Services and the Process Monitoring Group within Process Control, and assist with sampling when required.
- Coordinate maintenance and capital work with operational staff, provide process oversight, and assist Operations.
- Assist in determining operating capability and performance criteria for existing and proposed wastewater processes.
- Review plans, specifications, and process and instrumentation diagrams submitted by control system vendors and consultants for proposed engineering modifications.
- Oversee assigned Project Engineers, contract employees, and interns.
- Evaluate assigned employees' performance according to MWRA procedures.
- Provide on-call emergency and routine assistance to support group objectives.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
