Water Operations Technician I: Hands-On SCADA & Field Ops

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Water Operations role in the Houston Public Works Emergency Management division. The incumbent will develop and review standard procedures and coordinate plant operations using HMI and SCADA systems across multiple sites.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. The position may involve heavy lifting and physical effort, with safety measures including potential drug testing. Pay grade 11 applies, reflecting departmental pay scales.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
• Familiarity with plant operations and basic procedural adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and comply with standard procedures and tasks.
• Coordinate plant operations using HMI with SCADA system.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and chemical processes across locations.
• Inspect and test working conditions; compare readings to guidelines.
• Communicate with operators and support staff by phone and email.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

HMI coordination

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a Water Operations role in the Houston Public Works Emergency Management division. The incumbent will develop and review standard procedures and coordinate plant operations using HMI and SCADA systems across multiple sites.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. The position may involve heavy lifting and physical effort, with safety measures including potential drug testing. Pay grade 11 applies, reflecting departmental pay scales.