Technical Hardware Analyst I/ Drinking Water Operations

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Electronics/Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems across multiple sites. The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent and at least one year in industrial control environments, with on-call emergency responsiveness and strict safety practices.

The position is based in Houston Public Works Emergency Management and involves field inspections, record keeping in a Work Management

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (two-year program) in a computer science, instrumentation, or electronics discipline or the equivalent, such as certification in a technical/specialty program of up to three years in duration.
• One year of experience in the design, installation, operation and/or maintenance of a computerized data network or industrial control system is required.
• Relevant experience (as described above) may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability.
• Research and analyze cause of failures; repair, perform calibrations, replace, and install new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality.
• Perform preventive maintenance ensuring safe, clean, and continuous operating conditions.
• Prepare and update various records, logs, and reports.
• Respond to emergency calls during and after hours for various types of instrumentation and low voltage electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Document and monitor work assignments in a Work Management System.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of instrumentation components for installation.

Skills

Instrumentation & low voltage systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Emergency response readiness

Education

Associate's degree in computer science, instrumentation, or electronics

Tools

Work Management System

Job description

Applications accepted from:

All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section:

Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location:

Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours:

M - F, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston Public Works is seeking candidates who can:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability.
• Research and analyze cause of failures; repair, perform calibrations, replace, and install new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality.
• Perform preventive maintenance ensuring safe, clean, and continuous operating conditions.
• Prepare and update various records, logs, and reports.
• Respond to emergency calls during and after hours for various types of instrumentation and low voltage electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Document and monitor work assignments in a Work Management System.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of instrumentation components for installation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may involve considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on an occasional basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

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

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate's degree (two-year program) in a computer science, instrumentation, or electronics discipline or the equivalent, such as certification in a technical/specialty program of up to three years in duration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience in the design, installation, operation and/or maintenance of a computerized data network or industrial control system is required.

Relevant experience (as described above) may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

May be required to obtain a valid class "C" or higher Texas Water or Wastewater Plant Operator's license within one year of employment. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in maintaining medium/low voltage systems, knowledge of electrical controls, or that hold an active Texas Electrical Journeyman License.

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.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

No

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: 17

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

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.