Electrical Repairman (Industrial Electrician)

About The Facility

This role is located at Sioux Energy Center in West Alton, Missouri—a major industrial power facility generating approximately 972 MW of electricity from two high-capacity steam turbine units. The indoor environment features expansive turbine halls, advanced steam systems, large maintenance workshops equipped for heavy-duty industrial equipment, and secure control centers—offering extensive space ideal for repair, technical, and hands-on roles.

Key Duties

• Install, repair, overhaul, and maintain a general range of power plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform tasks such as generators, voltage regulator rheostats, exciters, buses & bus duct, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, power circuits, magnetic contactors, motors & motor starters, precipitators, batteries, plant lighting, conduit, wiring, boxes, supports, and hangers.
• Work from schematics, drawings, and sketches.
• Execute Workman’s Protection Assurance (WPA) and related procedures to ensure proper isolation and protection of equipment prior to work.
• Obtain materials from storeroom; set up rigging and operate lifting equipment.
• Erect and work from scaffolds.
• Operate/use mobile equipment, shop equipment, portable power tools, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Operate acetylene or other cutting/heating torches; check for explosive gases before use when necessary.
• Prepare reports of work performed (including sketches if needed) and complete forms as required.
• Perform similar and less skilled work as required.

Safety & Accountability (Special Responsibilities)

• Carry out prescribed safety precautions and safeguards for personal and team protection.
• Ensure safety of others when working on energized circuits; enforce safety instructions for anyone temporarily under your direction.
• Perform work without disturbing other equipment; execute orders quickly and properly.
• Maintain accuracy within required tolerances/specifications and exercise special care to avoid errors in repair/assembly.
• Use tools, materials, and equipment properly; dispose of surplus/scrap materials appropriately.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly to promote good work practices and safety.

Cross-Functional Contacts

• Work collaboratively with Dispatchers, Meter & Relay personnel, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Storeroom supervision and personnel.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED AND either:
• Completion of a 2-year technical college program and 3 years working as an industrial electrician, OR
• Completion of a certified apprentice program and 3 years working as an industrial electrician, OR
• Ten (10) years working as an industrial electrician.

• Must be able to climb ramps, ladders, and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces.

Additional Information

• Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
• The position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.