Substation Electrician 1st Yr.

About the role

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation maintenance and substation construction project activities
• Replace Oil Circuit Reclosers
• Overhaul and maintain Oil Circuit Breakers, Gas Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Circuit Breakers
• Troubleshoot AC and DC control circuits
• Test and maintain AC battery chargers and DC battery systems
• Repair/replace failed substation apparatus
• Construct new substations
• Respond to emergent substation problems
• Perform basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events
• Accept emergency callouts for response to substation problems
• Fill one man truck responsibilities during vacation periods

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology preferred
• Construction & Skilled Trades (CAST) Test
• Ability to obtain and maintain Class A Commercial Driver's License with combination vehicle endorsement
• Must meet residency requirement

Qualifications

• Must meet apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing
• Must pass emergency callouts

Skills

• Electrical work
• Substation maintenance
• Substation construction
• Emergency response

Benefits

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Pay

Hourly Pay: Grade Step BC 077 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 46.74 USD

Schedule

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.