Substation Relay Technician 1sr 9 Mos

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

• Install, commission, test and maintain electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays.
• Internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers.
• SCADA (supervisory and telemetry) RTUs.
• Perform high voltage switching and other duties that support primary duties.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology (Unofficial Transcript required to consider application)
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability for overtime and emergency callouts.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP 3) a plus.
• Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment.
• Must be willing to meet the 25 mile domicile requirement.

Pay

Hourly Pay: Grade Step BD 057 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 58.43 USD. Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.