Instrument & Electrical Technician

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corpus Christi seeks an experienced electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across water and wastewater facilities. You will diagnose equipment failures and support reliability, with duties spanning PLCs, SCADA systems, RTUs, and instrumentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Texas Journeyman/Master Electrician license, and a TCEQ Water or Wastewater license within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License required.
• TCEQ Water or Wastewater License within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical circuits and distribution systems per NFPA 70.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA networks, RTUs, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors and contractors for maintenance and construction.
• Document work in Maximo and generate work orders as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License

TCEQ Water or Wastewater License

Tools

PLC

SCADA

RTU

NFPA 70

Job description

Posted a week ago | Apply before November 14, 2026

US:TX:Corpus Christi | CCW | Full Time

$ 25.05-41.04 USD

Description

Overview

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical, control, and instrumentation systems throughout water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and lift stations. The incumbent provides technical support in diagnosing equipment failures, maintaining system reliability, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. This position oversees necessary materials, tools, and equipment to support ongoing maintenance and operational needs

Responsibilities

• Install electrical circuits and distribution systems, including motors, motor controllers, motor control centers, transformers, control panels, circuit breakers, disconnects, services, raceways, wiring, and instrumentation equipment, using materials and methods recognized by the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)


• Troubleshoot electrical, distribution, and control systems to identify root causes and correct malfunctions involving pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment processes, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA networks, remote terminal units (RTUs), and instrumentation equipment


• Assist other craft disciplines by performing electrical testing and measurements to diagnose malfunctions in mechanical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and process units


• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment processes, PLCs, SCADA networks, RTUs, and instrumentation equipment


• Coordinate with supervisors, inspection personnel, engineers, and contractors to provide inspection, maintenance, and construction support for electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems


• Inspect contractor work for compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable National Electrical Code requirements, and prepare detailed reports for management


• Document completed work in Maximo computerized maintenance management software and generate work orders as needed


• Retrieve instrument data from internal instrument storage upon request from Operations, Maintenance, SCADA, Water Quality, or Management personnel and provide the data in standard formats, including ASCII text files or Microsoft Excel


• Procure materials and equipment in accordance with City purchasing procedures and policies


• Maintain adequate parts inventory for the Electric Shop and service vehicles


• Perform additional duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt – Full-Time – 40-hour work week


• Must be available to work additional hours as needed


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement


• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED


• Five (5) years of experience from starting as an Apprentice to one (1) year as a licensed Journeyman Electrician

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring.


• State of Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Required within one (1) year of hire

• TCEQ Water or Wastewater License

Employment Testing

• Criminal Background Check: Yes


• Physical Exam: Yes


• FBI Background Check: No


• Police Background Check: No


• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes


• Physical Exam: Yes


• FBI Background Check: No


• Police Background Check: No


• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.