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City of Houston · 2 days ago

Technical Hardware Analyst II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking a Technical Hardware Analyst II to provide technical support for hardware systems within the Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrading of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure reliable operations and compliance with safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Provides technical support for the troubleshooting, maintenance, design, and upgrading of electrical, instrumentation, and related hardware systems to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective operations

Diagnoses hardware and system failures by conducting technical analysis and root-cause evaluations, and performs or coordinates necessary repairs, calibrations, replacements, and installations of electrical and instrumentation components

Installs, configures, tests, and validates new hardware and system components to optimize performance and functionality

Conducts preventive maintenance activities to support system reliability, compliance, and operational safety

Ensures work areas and equipment meet established safety and cleanliness standards

Maintains accurate technical documentation, including service records, logs, inspection reports, and system performance data

Monitors assigned tasks and supports workflow prioritization to ensure timely completion of maintenance and installation activities

Conducts field inspections to assess site conditions and determine appropriate hardware types, configurations, and placement for installation or upgrades

Qualification

Electrical systemsInstrumentationIndustrial control systemsTroubleshootingSiemens PLCsPreventive maintenanceData communications networkJourneyman Electrical LicenseField inspectionsTechnical documentation

Required

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 years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a computerized data communications network or industrial control system are required

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

Preferred

Preference will be given to the candidates with a current State of Texas or City of Houston Journeyman Electrical License

Experience in maintenance of industrial electrical / instrumentation systems and Siemens PLC's

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

Company

City of Houston

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The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstontx.gov

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