Project Manager, Process Instrumentation and Control System

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

7d•$100,049 - $139,888•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and maintains the process instrumentation and control system (PICS), a distributed control system (DCS), used to control and monitor wastewater treatment processes at the Deer Island Treatment Plant. The role supports PICS hardware and software maintenance and performance monitoring, and works with staff to maintain maximum system availability. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and is not eligible for telework. It is designated essential during emergencies when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. The employee participates in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call rotation for emergencies. The position works under the general supervision of the Program Manager, PICS, and may supervise Project Engineers and contract staff as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electronic/electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and at least five years of experience working with computerized networks; an equivalent combination of education or experience is acceptable.
Experience with computerized networks, preferably a computer-based process control system such as a DCS, including at least two years in each of the specified areas: MS Windows and DOS operating systems; digital communications technology; network and secure systems management; and applying field-instrumentation signal-processing requirements and integrating peripheral systems into a computer-based process control system.
Valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent.
Required to participate in a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week on-call rotation for emergencies.
Ability to rapidly organize and implement troubleshooting plans for computer-based networks.
Ability to develop diagrams such as process and instrumentation diagrams and logic diagrams.
Experience installing and configuring software on MS Windows-based systems.
Understanding of modern network system design, architecture, and security.
Understanding of system administration methods and procedures supporting multiple platforms and applications.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows Active Domain administration.
Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV license, either a full license or operator-in-training status.
Experience in the wastewater field.

Responsibilities

Monitor PICS network and system security using hardware, software, and tools to detect intrusion and anomalous behavior.
Evaluate, recommend, procure, and deploy tools for detecting, preventing, and analyzing network security threats.
Assist in developing and implementing information security plans and policies for the PICS network.
Assist in developing an incident response plan to prevent or counteract security breaches.
Participate in PICS hardware turnover, including preventive maintenance, corrective action, upgrades or replacement, and spare-parts inventory and replacement, to ensure hardware integrity.
Track PICS equipment history.
Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs for PICS hardware.
Manage PICS configuration and backups, maintain end-user licenses for compliance audits, and develop and maintain a backup program and retention schedule for system restoration after system or hardware failure or a security breach.
Maintain knowledge of current computer technology, particularly operating systems and digital communications used in control systems.
Work with staff to perform ongoing maintenance as needed to ensure maximum system availability.
Participate in the PICS on-call program, providing emergency response for PICS hardware and system functions supporting operations personnel during system malfunctions.
Perform related duties as required.
May supervise Project Engineers and contract staff as necessary.