Project Manager, Process Instrumentation and Control System

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Process Instrumentation and Control System supports and maintains the process instrumentation and control system (PICS), a distributed control system 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, including system security, configuration, backup, equipment history, and maintenance programs. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and is not eligible for telework. The employee participates in an on-call program to provide emergency response for PICS hardware and system functions supporting operations personnel. The position is designated as essential during emergencies or other circumstances when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. The role 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience working with computerized networks, preferably a computer-based process control system such as a distributed control system (DCS).
At least two years of experience in each of the following areas: MS Windows and DOS operating systems; digital communications technology such as Ethernet, Decnet, TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, and proprietary vendor DCS communication techniques; network and secure systems management; and application of signal processing requirements of field instrumentation and peripheral systems and their integration into a computer-based process control system.
Valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators license or equivalent.
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.
Availability to participate in a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week on-call rotation for emergencies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly using hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; frequently sitting, standing, walking, and talking or hearing; occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, or smelling; frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and meeting the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor PICS network and system security using hardware, software, and tools that 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.
Track PICS equipment history.
Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all PICS hardware.
Maintain PICS configuration and backups.
Maintain end-user licenses for compliance audits.
Develop and maintain a backup program and retention schedule to support 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 on ongoing maintenance to ensure maximum system availability.
Participate in the PICS on-call program and provide emergency response for PICS hardware and system functions supporting operations personnel.
Perform related duties as required.