Project Manager, Process Instrumentation and Control System

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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: $ - $ Annually $1,924.02 - $2,690.15 Weekly

Work Schedule:

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…