Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Field Data Collector.
This position is responsible for identifying and documenting physical conditions and features of channels and other District facilities for the Geographic Information Services (GIS) Department in accordance with the District’s mission to maintain the Infrastructure.
Essential Functions & Duties: Identify and document the condition of the District’s assets using hand-held computers, GPS equipment, and digital cameras. Create GIS data required for asset assessment in the field. Update asset data in the District's GIS databases. Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience using GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design. One year of experience may be allowed for each year of college education in GIS-related coursework completed. Experience with Esri’s GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap. Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License. Must be able to operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Excellent organizational skills. Can work independently with limited supervision. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Esri Software including Field Maps, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Pro.
Benefits (offered only to employees in regular full-time positions): Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service Accrual rates increase based on years of service Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular full-time employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls. Approximately 90% of work will be performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind, and dust. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as chemicals, wildlife, vegetation, and rough/uneven surfaces such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas. Some work will be performed in a professional office environment and role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, two-way radios, digital cameras, printers, filing cabinets and scanners.
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, which is the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager.
Responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District’s Capital Improvement and Maintenance projects, including administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants.
Essential Functions and Duties: Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor’s pay estimates. Assist in review and evaluation of contractor’s cross-sections and measured quantities. Investigate and evaluate slope failures and earthen repairs in the field. Review progress reports, recommendations, notifications, confirmations, and other documents relating to construction projects prepared by field inspection personnel. Review material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests. Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings. Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation. Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects. Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems. Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency. Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed. Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues. Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects. Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors. Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering or a similar curriculum. Five (5) years of experience that includes any combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management. Experience with stormwater drainage design and construction. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam (preferred) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read all types of maps and drawings, especially civil construction plans. Knowledge/understanding of construction standards, practices, and techniques. Can work independently with limited supervision. Ability to review and analyze construction schedules. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Excellent skills using project management tools and systems. Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel and external organizations.
Benefits (offered only to employees in regular full-time positions): Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service Accrual rates increase based on years of service Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular full-time employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls or four-wheel drive. Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites. Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, flying/walking insects, vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. I. Job SummaryRecognized across the organization for functional expertise in Salesforce e-commerce technology. Delivers technical expertise in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software Salesforce e-commerce systems. Demonstrates broad knowledge of highly complex business processes and capabilities. You will conduct complex business process analysis, needs assessments, and participates in design sessions with architects and other engineers to align digital solutions with business initiatives. Day-to-day you will work in an Agile environment with Back-End Developers, Front-End Developers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Business Analysts to translate business needs into digital solutions. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of coming to our corporate headquarters 3 days per week (this may subject to change). II. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. Contributes strategic vision and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding applications and software development. Presents, and communicates, and articulates technical processes effectively to all levels of the organization (including technical and non-technical audiences, Senior Leadership, VPs and the C-level executives).Undertakes the highly complex applications development projects involving multiple disciplines and may impact multiple facets of the business.Develop enterprise-level information technology solutions by analyzing, coding, testing, and implementing new software and by modifying/enhancing existing software applications.Lead design/coding sessions, develops solutions, and implements solutions as part of a team. Performs complex analyses of system requirements and of existing business processes and information systems.Articulate design and resolves technical/design conflicts as they occur.Coordinate with business analysts and users to determine requirements. Review systems under development and related documentation. Contribute to advanced systems planning, scheduling and implementation. Mentor and foster growth of peers and team members.Lead eCommerce implementations, utilizing Salesforce B2B Classic and/or B2B Lightning, providing both oversight and hands-on contributions to the software design, development, and integration.Design and develop the headless solution for eCommerce and work with technical teams for implementation of APIsProcess flow and data flow for new implementations in eCommerceIntegration patterns and sequencing considering SFDC best practices.Coordination with integration team and React team for dependencies or new APIs and structures.Independently lead the estimation effort for a projectParticipate in the development of conceptual and logical architectures.Resolve integration and interfacing issues between various back end systems.Optimize application performance and scalability.Assist Project Leadership conduct project risk identification and mitigation planning. III. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesWill coach and mentor less-experienced analysts and act as team leader on highly complicated systems projects. IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience. Experience: Ten (10) years of previous experience required (in addition to education requirement). Preferred Experience: Five (5) Years of Experience in eCommerce Applications design and development.Three (3) years of experience in architecting ecommerce applications with CloudCraze B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Technically advanced knowledge or in-depth skills in one or more of the following is required: Significant knowledge of project management/change management in regards to acquisition/development life cycles.Systems development, implementation, upgrades and analyses.QA testing, catalyst or unified business modeling, system design and analysis.Knowledge of enterprise coding standards.Hands on experience in writing highly complex code.Ability to perform code reviews.Knowledge of software methodologies.Ability to learn new and emerging technologies.Ability to lead a group to consensus, solve problems, and accomplish tasks.Ability to mentor and train less knowledgeable peers and individuals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to adapt to change.Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks.General business knowledge and concepts. D. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities that Contribute to Success May require technically advanced or in-depth skills in one or more of the following: Web application development, imaging technology. Design Commerce Cloud solutions by working closely with application owners and business analysts product owners to build technology solutions to meet business needs. V. Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;Normal setting for this job is an office setting. BenefitsAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Entity: Production & OperationsJob Family Group: Subsurface GroupJob Description: We are hiring for Petroleum - Production Engineering, who will be deployed in one of the Production Management Squads supporting one of the most complex BP’s Gulf of Mexico offshore deep-water operated fields, working within a cross-disciplinary team of Subsurface, Wells and Production peers.The PE works collaboratively to safely manage field production and injection in areas such as performance monitoring and surveillance, system optimization, and well intervention evaluation and coordination. This role is a key link between the offshore operations team and onshore support teams.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESHigh-level responsibilities are below, but may change with business priorities and to provide development opportunities:Deliver day-to-day field management activities including well and system monitoring, surveillance, and regulatory testing using real time data and digital tools.Use system modeling and optimization to identify and progress short- and medium-term production enhancement opportunities. Contribute to well and reservoir reviews.Understand daily well performance. Issue short-term production forecasts and document production shortfalls in bp’s production management system. Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques to embed findings within the team.Coordinate well intervention activities from planning, to execution, and post-job evaluation.Identify and rigorously manage well risks. Understand and document the associated surveillance, barriers, and mitigation measures.Provide clear communication and operational instructions to the offshore team for site execution.Integrate with the Projects, Wells, and Subsurface teams for field development.ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:At least 6 years of relevant experience in the energy industry with knowledge of subsurface, interventions, production management and process facility operations.Great communication and integration skills. Ability to communicate complex subsurface topics to collaborators across multiple functions.Ability to embrace the agile ways of working. Excellent prioritization skills.Uphold and demonstrate bp’s Safety Leadership PrinciplesProficient in nodal analysis and system management and optimization.DESIRABLE CRITERIAExperience with deepwater offshore operations and water floodingExperience with planning and implementing complex well interventions.Understanding of flow assurance risks (hydrates, scale, asphaltenes) and management strategiesFamiliarity with Pressure Transient AnalysisAbility to learn new software and applicationsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWill require periodic travel (Why join us At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Data Analysis, Deepwater Operations, Flow Assurance, Geomechanical analysis, Offshore Operations, Reservoir Forecasting and Business Planning, Reservoir geomechanics, Subsurface integration, Subsurface uncertainty and risk management, Well and Area Performance ManagementLegal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

At Houston Methodist, the Radiation Physicist is responsible for performing measurements and providing data for quality assurance of radiation sources and treatment plans, under the supervision of a fully licensed therapeutic medical physicist, to ensure that patients receive the physician prescribed radiation dose for accurate treament of disease as well as protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. The incumbent will monitor the performance of radiation producing devices as well as ensure that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements are performed appropriately and in a timely manner. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWorks with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.Works with engineering/vendor staff to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.Provides consultation to physicians and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risks.Participates in training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and in the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in the development of procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. This includes assisting in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment, simulation and measurement equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.Participates in the development and management of the quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation and regulatory requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms quality assurance to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.Supports the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).Participates in acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.Participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupports the development of specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance on possible equipment and software purchases.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis position is eventually expected to grow into a senior physicist position (Radiation Physicist II) and manage all aspects of the clinical medical physics program.Participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATIONM.S. degree in physical science required.WORK EXPERIENCEMinimum of two years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic based environment, including educational training. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDMPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure -- in Therapeutic Medical Physics ORMPHYS-Temp - Temporary Medical Physicists - State Licensure ANDABR-TMP - Therapeutic Medical Physics (ABR) -- or eligible for certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

ADVANCING OUR OPERATIONSIn order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers provide advanced skill and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationBachelor’s degree in engineering related to one of the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanicalQualificationsCompletion of the Defence Acquisition UniversityFundamentals of SystemsAcquisition Management course or Acquisition Fundamentals courseCompletion of the Air Force Flight Test Engineer course or comparableMinimum of 24 months of experience in qualified position or a master’s degree in a specified discipline and 12 months’ experience or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a specified disciplineCompletionof Officer Training School (OTS), AirForce Academy (AFA) or AirForce Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

At Houston Methodist, the Biomedical Clinical Engineer position is responsible for assuring the safe and effective use of medical equipment in the hospital by applying and implementing medical technology to optimize healthcare delivery. This position has a direct impact on safety, quality improvement, process improvement, utilization, adoption, and efficiency of the organization's patient care medical equipment program. Ensuring full compliance with all manufacturers, regulatory, institutional, and departmental guidelines, the Biomedical Clinical Engineer position serves as departmental representative for hospital initiatives and committees. This position is responsible primarily for applying and implementing medical technology to optimize healthcare delivery. The Biomedical Clinical Engineer position includes training biomedical equipment technicians, working with hospital inspections/audits, and serving as technological consultants for other hospital staff (i.e., physicians, administrators, IT, etc.). This position includes participating in the planning process and in the assessment of new technology, assuring regulatory compliance in the medical technology management area, leading investigation of incidents, and actively participating in training and education of technical and medical personnel. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSServes as Biomedical Engineering department point of contact for outside vendors for large scale projects such as expansions, renovations, system-wide medical equipment rollouts and/or software upgrades, advocating the hospital's needs.Provides in-service training for physicians, nurses, Biomedical department staff and other contract personnel in the proper and safe operation of medical equipment and emerging technologies and effective use of current systems. May be assigned responsibility to represent Biomedical Engineering department on hospital committees and/or leadership meetings.Serves as consultant to biomedical technicians on large scale projects, patient safety incidents and coordinating maintenance training. coordinate training for staff and technicians. Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Drives initiatives towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCoordinates installation and testing of new or upgrades of patient care equipment and scientific instrumentation systems including necessary site preparation, evaluation of the need for spare parts and supplies, coordination of the installation, definition of requirements for maintenance support, and development of maintenance procedures. Oversees implementation of medical equipment interfaces to other hospital devices.Ensures timely dispatch closure for all installations, field modifications and upgrades. Assists with technician service calls and serves as an escalation point of contact.Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs assigned patient medical equipment as per manufacturer established specifications. Defines and evaluates technical problems and develops possible solutions.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAccepts responsibility for accreditation readiness for the Biomedical Engineering program and ensures positive outcomes. Assists in development of internal policies and guidelines for standardization across the hospital system.Leads/participates in incident investigations involving medical equipment. Investigates accident hazards, and potential hazards to patient or personnel safety. Participates in root cause analysis and other meetings as well as coordinating chain of custody of equipment. Investigates all medical equipment recalls and formulates a plan to take required actions as needed. Reports any unsafe practices of situations with potential for patient or personnel harm to department management.Collaborates with vendor and performs pre-purchase evaluation of clinical equipment and accessories to assure compliance with the safety, network security and efficacy requirements.Participates in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and product quality gaps, providing solutions when possible. Generates reports for safe equipment management and quality improvement.Ensures test equipment compliance that is used for technician maintenance activities and identifies new technologies. Assists in monitoring compliance with equipment planned maintenance schedules. Keeps an inventory of assigned tools and test equipment program.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in analysis/Analyzes of future cost effectiveness by using trend data to predict total cost of service including labor and parts. Benchmarks key metrics and directs the collection of data to demonstrate value. Uses data from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to identify cost saving opportunity through changes in maintenance strategy or replacement of equipment and systems.Approves all medical equipment purchases system wide. Evaluates alternative products and purchase options when necessary. Consults with various stakeholders to evaluate needs, desires, projections, costs, and technical considerations for current and future needs and recommend optimum equipment utilization.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEvaluates and recommends new ideas and technology that improve medical equipment quality, safety, and service. Makes and evaluates recommendations of others for modification to patient care equipment to improve its safety or efficacy.Establishes rapport with other hospitals through biomedical network connections to keep abreast with best practices of the industry. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or related fieldMaster's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field preferredWORK EXPERIENCEOne year of experience in a healthcare-related environment LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDN/ALICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERREDCCE - Certified Clinical Engineer (HTCC) ORClinical Healthcare Technology Management (CHTM) certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesApplies engineering principles and experience in evaluation of new technologies and servicesMaintains current knowledge of regulations, laws, and standards which apply to medical instrumentationDemonstrates high service standards, such as responding in a timely manner to customer requests, and identifying and anticipating customer requirements, expectations, and needsability to energize, develop, and build rapport at all levels within the organizationKnowledgeable of and ensures compliance with all hospital, biomedical service organization policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations as they apply to this positionUnderstands ISO/DNV principles and performs audits of hospital processesAbility to multi-task and manage competing prioritiesEffective knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteEffective knowledge of DNV, FDA, and CAP standards and practicesSkilled in using computerized Medical Equipment Management System preferredEffective Knowledge of AAMI, NFPA, ECRI, and AHA standards and practices preferredTraining in ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor preferredSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a “SAP Performance Test Engineer” to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you! About Cognizant’s QEA Practice: We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients. We bring the industry leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group for four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant! SAP Performance Test Engineer Location: Houston, TX Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent related work experience. Should have 5-8 years of strong hands-on experience with scripting in LoadRunner and JMeter Proficient in analyzing system bottlenecks and providing clear report walkthrough on the performance bottlenecks. Strong skills in SAP Performance Testing and monitoring. Strong communication skills Roles and Responsibilities Should handle Performance Testing End to End, from requirement gathering to final report preparation. Should have strong SAP Performance Testing Knowledge and hands-on. Should have strong hands-on experience with scripting in LoadRunner and JMeter Candidate should go to client office in Houston, Texas. Work Authorization Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #LI-MS6

Job Type:RegularPlains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.The Integrity Engineer I at Plains helps develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve multiple tools, processes, and programs related to pipeline and facility integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.The Asset Integrity group works collaboratively across multiple organizations and assets located throughout the United States. This group also serves as the primary interface for regulatory agencies and industry groups including but not limited to: DOT/PHMSA - Office of Pipeline Safety,Texas Railroad Commission, American Petroleum Institute, Association of Oil Pipe Lines, and Pipeline Research Council International.The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Additionally, this position comes with the option of a hybrid work schedule, combining working in our Houston office with working remotely. Parking is provided in our downtown Houston #Plains office. Job Responsibilities:Integrity Management Plan:Plans and executes all requirements of Plains’ Integrity Management PlanActs as Integrity point of contact to a specific Plains Operation DivisionParticipates in IMP external auditsConducts needs analysis:Understands ipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, repair methods, etc.Participates in execution of advanced analysisFollows procedures to conduct advanced activities including: High Consequence Area Analysis (HCA), Pressure Cycling/Fatigue Analysis, Fitness for Service Analyses, EFRD Analysis, etc.Uses a systematic approach to develop short and long range plans for accomplishing goalsConducts Assessments, evaluations, and tracks metrics:Communicate with business partner to understand needs, assesses requirementsProvides Engineering support for Pipeline Integrity Projects including welding calculations, material selections, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, and evaluation of defects and recommending appropriate repairs based on analysis of In-Line Inspection results.Identifies relevant integrity threats for pipelines and determines preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures, which include the re-assessment interval and re-assessment methodsProvides engineering support for Integrity projects including, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP calculations, and evaluation of defects and recommending appropriate repairs based on analysis of integrity inspection resultsReviews NDT data for quality assuranceReviews and analyzes inline inspection results to develop dig lists and repair plansSolves moderately complex problemsTakes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutionsGathers and integrates necessary information to make definitive decisions with tight timeframesKnowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; and a minimum of 1 years of related experience in the following areas strongly preferred:Interpretation of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards.Inline Inspection, dig selection and threat assessmentInspection/testing, maintenance of pipeline(s)Pipeline design/installation/fabricationKnowledge of pipeline facilities and API 653 TanksAPI 653 CertificationSolid understanding of Facility Equipment reliability, Risk Based asset integrity management and associated regulatory expectationsQualified to complete advanced activities, such as pressure cycling analysis, Integrity Management Plan (IMP) external audits, failure analysis, incident investigation, fitness for service evaluation, and corrosion evaluation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong team player. Advises team on effective techniques for handling concerns, objections, and potentially sensitive situationsSelf-starter with strong organization skills. Must be able to set realistic goals and complete commitments on scheduleCleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checksCompliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testingWillingness to travel to field locations (+/- 10%)At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more.

Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.Why Join UsCareer Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.A Day In The LifeThe Principal Data Engineer within the Data Science and Analytics team, plays a crucial role in architecting, implementing, and managing robust, scalable data platforms. This position demands a blend of cloud data engineering, systems engineering, data integration, and machine learning systems knowledge to enhance GST's data capabilities, supporting advanced analytics, machine learning projects, and real-time data processing needs. You will guide other team members and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement modern data solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.As a Principal Data Engineer you will:Collaborate with Business, and IT functional experts to gather requirements or issues, perform gap analysis and recommend/implement process and/or technology improvements to optimize data solutions.Design data solutions on Databricks including Delta Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Mart and others to support the data science and analytical needs of the organization.Design and implement scalable and reliable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store diverse data at scale, using technologies such as Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, AWS Glue or other AWS services.Work within cloud environments like AWS to leverage services including but not limited to EC2, RDS, S3, Athena, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, and SQS for efficient data handling and processing.Develop and optimize data models and storage solutions (SQL, NoSQL, Key-Value DBs, Data Lakes) to support operational and analytical applications, ensuring data quality and accessibility.Utilize ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend) to automate data workflows, ensuring efficient data integration and timely availability of data for analytics.Implement pipelines with a high degree of automation for data workflows and deployment pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Terraform, and CI/CD frameworks.Collaborate closely with business analysts, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and optimization engineers, providing the data infrastructure and tools needed for complex analytical models, leveraging Python, scala or R for data processing scripts.Ensure compliance with data governance, compliance and security policies, implementing best practices in data encryption, masking, and access controls within a cloud environment.Establish best practices for code documentation, testing, and version control, ensuring consistent and reproductive data engineering practices across the team.Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and databases for performance issues, applying tuning techniques to optimize data access and throughput.Ensure efficient usage of AWS and Databricks resources to minimize costs while maintaining high performance and scalability.Cross functional work understanding data landscape, developing proof of concepts, and demonstrating to stakeholders.Leads one or more data projects and support with internal and external resources. Coach and mentor junior data engineers.Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in data engineering, advocating for and implementing improvements to the data ecosystem.What We Need From YouBachelor's Degree Computer Science, Data Science, MIS, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative discipline with 5-8 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a proven track record in designing and operating large-scale data pipelines and architectures ReqProven experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant data architecture and pipelines on Databricks delta lake, lakehouse, unity catalog, streaming, AWS, ETL/ELT development and data modeling, with a focus on performance optimization and maintainability RequiredDeep experience of platforms and services like Databricks, and AWS native data offerings RequiredSolid experience with big data technologies (Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka) and AWS cloud services related to data processing and storage RequiredStrong hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development using AWS tools and Databricks Workflows RequiredStrong experience in AWS cloud services, with hands-on experience in integrating cloud storage and compute services with Databricks RequiredProficient in SQL and programming languages relevant to data engineering (Python, Java, Scala RequiredHands on RDBMS and data warehousing experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures) RequiredGood understanding of system architecture and design patterns to design and develop applications using these principles RequiredProficiency with version control systems like Git and experience with CI/CD pipelines for automating data engineering deployments RequiredFamiliarity with machine learning model deployment and management practices is a plus PreferredExperience with SAP, BW, HANA, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus PreferredExperience with auto, manufacturing, or supply chain industries is a plus PreferredProject life-cycle leadership and support for requirement workshop, design, development, test cycles and production cutover, post-go live support, and environment strategy. Strong knowledge of agile methodologies RequiredStrong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment. RequiredAWS Certified Solution Architect PreferredDatabricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark Preferredor other relevant certifications. PreferredPhysical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.Travel Requirements20% The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business.Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.#HP125#LI-BM1

At Houston Methodist, the Radiation Physicist is responsible for performing measurements and providing data for quality assurance of radiation sources and treatment plans, under the supervision of a fully licensed therapeutic medical physicist, to ensure that patients receive the physician prescribed radiation dose for accurate treament of disease as well as protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. The incumbent will monitor the performance of radiation producing devices as well as ensure that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements are performed appropriately and in a timely manner. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWorks with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.Works with engineering/vendor staff to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.Provides consultation to physicians and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risks.Participates in training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and in the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in the development of procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. This includes assisting in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment, simulation and measurement equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.Participates in the development and management of the quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation and regulatory requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms quality assurance to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.Supports the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).Participates in acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks, and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.Participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupports the development of specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance on possible equipment and software purchases.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis position is eventually expected to grow into a senior physicist position (Radiation Physicist II) and manage all aspects of the clinical medical physics program.Participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATIONM.S. degree in physical science required.WORK EXPERIENCEMinimum of two years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic based environment, including educational training. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDMPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure -- in Therapeutic Medical Physics ORMPHYS-Temp - Temporary Medical Physicists - State Licensure ANDABR-TMP - Therapeutic Medical Physics (ABR) -- or eligible for certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.