Technical Hardware Analyst II (Drinking Water Operations)

Careers In Government, Inc.; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness

Supplemental Insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement pension

457 deferred compensation plan

Employee Assistance Program

10 days of vacation each year

13 city holidays, plus one floating a

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Houston's Public Works department is seeking an experienced technician for the Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations team. The role involves designing, installing, operating, maintaining and repairing data communications equipment and instrumentation across water treatment facilities, with on-site responsibilities at multiple locations.

Candidates should have an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience; preference for those with knowledge of

Formación

• Requires two years of experience in design, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a computerized data communications network or industrial control system.
• Ability to diagnose data communications failures and interface with vendors to resolve problems.
• Substitution of relevant experience for education is allowed year-for-year.

Responsabilidades

• Perform 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 and coordinate with vendors to resolve problems.
• Evaluate process control equipment and train on installation and operation.
• Operate test equipment to isolate software/hardware issues.
• Repair and calibrate all components of process control and analytical systems.

Conocimientos

Data communications

Industrial control systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Educación

Associate’s degree in computer science, instrumentation or electronics

Herramientas

Test equipment

Calibration equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

• 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.

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 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.

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.

PAY GRADE 21

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous