Technical Hardware Analyst III

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston, Department of Public Works Emergency Management is seeking a skilled technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and process equipment in Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations. You will troubleshoot PLCs, document daily activities, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality and reliability of systems.

Requires an Associate's degree in electronics/instrumentation or related tech program and four years of design/installation/maintenance experience with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in electronics, instrumentation or computer science.
• Four years of experience with industrial control systems or computerized networks.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of PLC-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical and process equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, rack power, UPS, and related wiring.
• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure quality and scope of work.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records in INFOR Work Management System.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Electrical safety

Education

Associate's degree in electronics / instrumentation / computer science

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location: Houston, TX*

Workdays & Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

This position requires experience in performing moderately complex, skilled technical installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical and process equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, system evaluations to make recommendations for process improvements. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC issues regarding Analog Inputs/Output, Digital Input/Output, Rack Power Supplies, UPS Systems, and associated wiring. Repairs and calibrates all components of process control and analytical systems; troubleshoots and repairs both digital and analog electronic equipment to the component level. Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure the work performed is of acceptable quality and that the scope of work has been achieved. Periodic inspection of completed PM/CMs for quality and reliability will be required. Documentation of daily activities in the Work Management System (INFOR) and maintaining preventive maintenance records.

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.

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

Four years of experience in the design, installation, operation and/or maintenance of a computerized network or industrial control system are required.

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

License Requirements

None

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

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 23

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.