Technical Hardware Analyst II

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston invites applications for a tier II Electrical/Instrumentation technician within Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, economical distribution of power and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, documentation, responding to after-hours emergencies, organizing work schedules, and inspecting sites to determine proper

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer science, instrumentation or electronics or equivalent certification.
• Two years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a computerized data communications network or industrial control system.
• Valid Texas driver’s license may be required; Water/Wastewater license may be required depending on area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, manages and upgrades existing electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe distribution of electricity.
• Repairs, calibrates, replaces and installs equipment and related hardware to maximize functionality.
• Prepares and updates records, logs and reports and responds to emergency calls after hours.
• Organizes schedules and monitors work assignments; researches product specifications.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Siemens PLCs

Education

Associate's degree in computer science, instrumentation or electronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Position Overview

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section

Houston Water/Wastewater Operations

Reporting Location

Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Troubleshoots, maintains, manages and upgrades existing electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure an economical and safe distribution of electricity. Researches and analyzes cause of failures; repairs, performs calibrations, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality. Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions. Prepares and updates various records, logs and reports. Responds to emergency calls during and after hours for various types of electrical/instrumentation failures and shutdowns. Organize schedules and monitors work assignments. Research technical product specifications. Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than optimal temperature and air conditions.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works position at the Tier II Level.

Minimum Requirements

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

Two (2) years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a computerized data communications network or industrial control system are required.

Substitution

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

License Requirements

Depending upon area of specialty – may require a valid class "C" Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. In the Public Works and Engineering Department, may require a valid class "C" or higher Texas Water or Wastewater Plant Operator's license.

Preferences

Preference will be given to the candidates with a current State of Texas or City of Houston Journeyman Electrical License, experience in maintenance of industrial electrical / instrumentation systems and Siemens PLC"s.

• 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.**

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: None

However, The Department May Administer a 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 21

Pay Grade 21

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.