Technical Hardware Analyst II (Drinking Water Operations)
About The Position
Houston Public Works is seeking candidates who can perform moderately complex, skilled technical work in the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of data communications equipment and industrial control systems and instrumentation. This role involves designing, evaluating, and implementing microprocessor-based control equipment, as well as performing installation and maintenance of instrumentation and control appurtenances at water treatment facilities. The analyst will diagnose data communication system failures, interface with vendors to resolve problems, evaluate process control equipment for performance improvements, and provide training for installation and operation of equipment. Additionally, the position requires operating test equipment to isolate software/hardware circuits or cable-related problems, and repairing and calibrating all components of process control and analytical systems, including troubleshooting and repairing both digital and analog electronic equipment to the board level.
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.
- 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.
- Relevant experience (as described above) may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in maintaining medium/low voltage systems.
- Knowledge of electrical controls.
- Hold an active Texas Electrical Journeyman License.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 and interface with vendors to resolve problems with various types of data communications facilities.
- Evaluate process control equipment to make recommendations for improvement of performance.
- Provide 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.
- Troubleshoot and repair both digital and analog electronic equipment to the board level.
Benefits
- Pay rates of other employees in this classification are considered when determining salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
