Hydraulic System Analyst

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Arlington, TX

19d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Hydraulics System Administrator, Senior, the Hydraulic System Analyst supports the Authority’s efforts to assess asset service life. The position develops and supports asset-management solutions; performs spatial analyses, optimization, and hydraulic modeling; creates and maintains computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) databases; and maintains data relationships with other asset-management systems. The role oversees data integrity and helps generate, compile, and document reports and procedures. It is customer-oriented and serves a varied customer base. The position manages information used in capital infrastructure planning, administers optimization software and its integration with other modeling software, and makes information accessible through visualization tools such as map-centric applications, dashboards, maps, and reports. It develops workflow standards, collects and stores study data from sources outside the Authority’s operations, and trains users in CMMS technologies. The role collaborates with customer cities, other agency departments, and consultants, and assists with special projects. This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management. Most duties are performed in an office environment, with some fieldwork to inspect construction sites, potentially in inclement weather. The role requires moderate physical exertion, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and mobility to reach sites on foot over terrain that may be moderate to severe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering, Hydraulics and Hydrology, or a closely related field.
At least 1 year of experience in a related field; 5 years is preferred.
Texas Driver’s License required.
Ability to obtain NASSCO certification within six months.
Knowledge of GIS software theories and principles and database manipulation.
Knowledge of database design principles.
Familiarity with geoprocessing tools in the ArcGIS software toolkit.
Experience with object-oriented programming languages; Power BI is preferred.
Experience manipulating data using a functional language such as Structured Query Language (SQL).
Knowledge of utility asset-management principles.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop realistic plans to accomplish objectives and team goals.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to encourage innovative approaches to problems, processes, and solutions.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with people at all levels while exercising good emotional control.
Ability to manage multiple projects, assignments, and duties effectively.
Proficiency in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to perform moderate physical exertion, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and access field sites on foot by walking, climbing, and traversing moderate to severe terrain.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in a related field.
NASSCO PACP, MACP, or equivalent certification.
Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Recommend, research, implement, and support asset-management technology solutions.
Manage enterprise CMMS data, including file storage and quality control of information used for Capital Improvement planning.
Administer optimization software and/or support its integration with other modeling software.
Make information available through visualization tools such as map-centric applications, dashboards, maps, and reports.
Develop and support workflow standards and collect and store study data from sources outside the Authority’s operations.
Follow policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
Conduct geospatial analysis.
Train users in CMMS technologies and develop training plans and documentation.
Collaborate with customer cities, other agency departments, and consultants.
Assist with special projects.
Oversee data integrity and assist in generating, compiling, and documenting reports and procedures.
Perform field inspections at construction sites as required.