Electrical Controls Technician
Location: Brownsville / Rio Grand Valley Area - Field Based Role
About Mercer Controls
Mercer Controls designs, builds, and services electrical control systems for water and wastewater utilities across Texas. We’re a fast-growing company modernizing small-town infrastructure with dependable service and cutting-edge automation. Our work helps keep Texas communities running — one panel, pump, and plant at a time.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Technician to join our field service team expansion in the Rio Grand Valley as a new satellite location. This role is hands-on, field-based, and ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working well with others, and taking pride in doing things the right way.
You’ll travel to customer sites (typically up to 1 hour away) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control panels, lift stations, and automation systems for water wells, water plants, and wastewater facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on electrical control systems and components.
- Diagnose issues in control panels, wiring, instrumentation, and field communications.
- Perform electrical work safely and accurately — including wiring terminations, conduit work, and circuit testing.
- Assist in installation of new control panels, VFDs, transmitters, flowmeters, and PLC/SCADA-related equipment.
- Interface with customers in the field; communicate clearly and professionally.
- Document work performed using company software (training provided).
- Maintain a company vehicle and tools in a clean, professional manner.
- Participate in occasional after-hours service calls when needed.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience as an electrician, controls technician.
- Understanding of basic electrical systems (120/240/480V), wiring, and troubleshooting.
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Comfortable driving 1–2 hours to customer sites (company truck or allowance provided).
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of field conditions.
- Team-oriented attitude with strong communication and professionalism.
- Basic computer literacy (email, work orders, mobile apps).
- Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, or automation systems is a plus, but not required — we’ll train the right person.
Why Mercer Controls
- Growing company with a strong reputation in the Texas water industry.
- Opportunity to learn advanced control systems and automation.
- Positive, family-oriented culture where hard work is recognized.
- Consistent full-time hours with overtime opportunities.
- Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Electrical: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person