Houston Water Operations Technician I/ Drinking Water Operations

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Water Operations role in the Houston Public Works Emergency Management division. The incumbent will develop and review standard procedures and coordinate plant operations using HMI and SCADA systems across multiple sites.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. The position may involve heavy lifting and physical effort, with safety measures including potential drug testing. Pay grade 11 applies, reflecting departmental pay scales.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• Familiarity with plant operations and basic procedural adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and comply with standard procedures and tasks.
• Coordinate plant operations using HMI with SCADA system.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and chemical processes across locations.
• Inspect and test working conditions; compare readings to guidelines.
• Communicate with operators and support staff by phone and email.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

HMI coordination

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Section: Houston Water/ Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location: Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00am - 6:00pm*

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work consists of developing, reviewing and complying with standard procedures and tasks where analytic ability is required. Coordinates plant operations utilizing Human Machine Interface (HMI) in conjunction with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Monitors and maintains equipment and chemical processes in more than one location. Inspects and tests working conditions on all equipment. Compare readings on equipment and processes with established guidelines that affect process control. Communicates and coordinates work with other operators and support personnel by telephone and e-mail. Performs other duties as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires lifting heavy items of up to 60 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely and/or regular physical exertion such as climbing of ladders.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None, Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

None

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES. If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 11

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.