Technical Hardware Analyst II (Drinking Water Operations)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking candidates for a position in Houston Public Works that focuses on data communications and industrial control systems across water facilities. The role requires an associate degree in a related field or equivalent certification and two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include design, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of control equipment, with exposure to varying conditions and physical demands.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two 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 may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex, skilled technical work in the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of data communications equipment and industrial control systems and instrumentation.
• Design, evaluate and implement microprocessor-based control equipment.
• Perform installation and maintenance of instrumentation and control appurtenances at water treatment facilities.
• Diagnose data communication system failures: interfaces with vendors to resolve problems with various types of data communications facilities.
• Evaluate process control equipment to make recommendations for improvement of performance; provides training for installation and operation of equipment.
• Operate test equipment to isolate software/hardware circuits or cable related problems.
• Repair and calibrate all components of process control and analytical systems; troubleshoots and repairs both digital and analog electronic equipment to the board level.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Data communications

Instrumentation

Electrical controls

Education

Associate’s degree in computer science/instrumentation/electronics

Job description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location: Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston Public Works is seeking candidates who can:

• Perform moderately complex, skilled technical work in the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of data communications equipment and industrial control systems and instrumentation.
• Design, evaluate and implement microprocessor-based control equipment.
• Perform installation and maintenance of instrumentation and control appurtenances at water treatment facilities.
• Diagnose data communication system failures: interfaces with vendors to resolve problems with various types of data communications facilities.
• Evaluate process control equipment to make recommendations for improvement of performance; provides training for installation and operation of equipment.
• Operate test equipment to isolate software/hardware circuits or cable related problems.
• Repair and calibrate all components of process control and analytical systems; troubleshoots and repairs both digital and analog electronic equipment to the board level.

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.

PHYSICAL SKILL

Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I 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

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.

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:

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

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.