Technical Hardware Analyst III

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.
• Repair and calibrate all components of process control and analytical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair 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.
• Perform periodic inspection of completed PM/CMs for quality and reliability.
• Document daily activities in the Work Management System (INFOR) and maintain 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.