Hydraulic System Analyst

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Arlington, TX

18d

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 provides technical support for asset-management solutions; performs spatial analyses, optimization, and modeling using hydraulic-based tools and techniques; creates and maintains computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) databases; and maintains data relationships with other asset-management systems. The analyst oversees data integrity and assists with generating, compiling, and documenting reports and procedures. The role is customer-oriented and serves a varied customer base. The position manages CMMS data and related file storage and quality control for information used in Capital Improvement planning. It administers optimization software or supports its integration with other modeling software, makes information available through visualization tools, develops workflow standards, and trains users in CMMS technologies. The analyst collaborates with customer cities, other agency departments, and consultants, and assists with special projects. The position does not regularly provide work leadership or personnel management. It manages data used for multi-million-dollar capital infrastructure plan decisions, with no other significant financial responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Hydraulics and Hydrology, or a closely related field.
At least 1 year of experience in a related field; 5 years 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.
Experience manipulating data using a functional language such as Structured Query Language (SQL).
Knowledge of asset-management principles for utilities.
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 individuals at all levels while exercising good emotional control.
Ability to manage multiple projects, assignments, and duties effectively.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to perform occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and field inspections requiring walking, climbing, and traversing moderate to severe terrain at construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience; one year is the stated minimum.
NASSCO PACP, MACP, or equivalent certification preferred.
Power BI is the preferred programming language/tool.

Responsibilities

Recommend, research, implement, and support asset-management technology solutions.
Manage data in the enterprise CMMS, 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 while collecting and storing study data from sources outside the Authority’s operations.
Follow policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
Conduct geospatial analysis.
Train users in the use and adoption of 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.