Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Electronics Instrument Technician

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Electronics Instrument Technician-(2600004N)

MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Electronics Instrument Technician are to maintain, test and repair various electrical/electronic testing equipment; perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, optical, chemical and physical testing; design/fabricate test equipment for research and development.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Electronics Instrument Technician role, you must:
-Have an Associate degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering Technology or 4 years' experience in the installation, maintenance, testing and repairing of various electrical and electronic test equipment.
-Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Physical Working Conditions:
Works in shop majority of time under good conditions. Subject to hazards of medium lifting, high voltage testing, chemicals climbing ladders, working in uncomfortable positions and standing for extended periods. Occasionally works in proximity of electrical equipment in substations and walk-in/underground vaults.

Primary Location

USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations

OF01 Electric Sys Ops Facility
2425 Covington Pike
Memphis38128-6935

Job

Electrical

Organization

0562240 Power Test Standards Laboratory

Job Posting

Jun 9, 2026, 12:44:17 PM

Minimum Salary

34.63
Midpoint Salary37.78
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

About Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.

The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org.

Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service.

Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world.

MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1939
Website
mlgw.com
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