Project Manager, Process Instrumentation and Control System

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Summary

Supports and maintains process instrumentation and control system (PICS) used to control and monitor the wastewater treatment processes at the Deer Island Treatment Plant (DITP). PICS is a distributed control system (DCS). This position supports PICS hardware, and software maintenance, and performance monitoring.

Posting Period: 11/2/2026 to 11/13/2026

Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

Salary: $100,049.18 - $139,887.65 Annually $1,924.02 - $2,690.15 Weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors PICS network and system security through the use of hardware, software and tools that detect intrusion and anomalous behavior.
• Evaluates, recommends, procures and deploys hardware and software tools for use in detecting, preventing, and analyzing network security threats.
• Assists in developing and implementing information security plans and policies for the PICS network.
• Assists in developing an incident response plan to prevent and/or counteract security breaches.
• Participates in all aspects of PICS hardware turnover to ensure system hardware integrity, including preventive maintenance, corrective action, upgrade and/or replacement, spare parts inventory and replacement.
• Responsible for tracking PICS equipment history.
• Monitors the preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all PICS hardware.
• Responsible for PICS configuration and backup. Maintains end-user licenses for compliance audits. Develops and maintains a backup program and retention schedule to ensure system restoration in the event of system or hardware failure or security breach.
• Maintains familiarity and knowledge base of current computer technology, particularly in the areas of operating systems and digital communications used in control systems.
• Works with staff to execute ongoing maintenance as required to ensure maximum system availability.
• Participates in PICS on-call program to provide emergency response for PICS hardware and system functions supporting operations personnel in the event of system malfunction.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in electronic/electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field; and
• At least five (5) years of experience working with computerized networks, preferably a computer-based process control system such as a distributed control system (DCS) as normally provided by vendors such as Honeywell, Foxboro or Bailey Controls (ABB); including at least two years of experience in each of these areas:

• MS Windows and DOS operating systems. Experience with Windows Active Domain administration a plus
• digital communications technology such as Ethernet, Decnet, TCP/IP, RS232, RS485 and proprietary vendor DCS communication techniques
• network and secure systems management
• application of signal processing requirements of field instrumentation devices (flow, level, pressure, etc. measurements) and peripheral systems (energy monitoring, PLCs, etc.) and their integration into a computer-based process control system; or

• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators license or equivalent.
• A Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV license (full license or operator in training) is preferred.
• Required to be part of an on-call rotation for emergencies twenty-four (24) hours/day, seven (7) days/week.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
• Not eligible for telework.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience in wastewater field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly organize and implement troubleshooting plans for computer-based networks.
• Ability to develop diagrams such as process and instrumentation and logic diagrams.
• Experience installing and configuring software on MS Windows-based systems.
• An understanding of modern network system design, architecture and security.
• An understanding of system administration methods and procedures supporting multiple platforms and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills are required.

Tools and Equipment Used

Electronic test equipment, PLCs, hand tools, mobile radio, normal office equipment, etc.

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings and moderately quiet in an office setting.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager, PICS.

May exercise supervision over Project Engineers and contract staff as necessary.

Other Position Information

PCR#: 2938509

Division: Operations

Department: Process Control

Union/Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 25

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.