Substation Relay Technician

Ameren Services Company
United States, Illinois, Alton
Mar 04, 2025
About Us Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business. About Ameren Illinois 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. JOB DESCRIPTION:Substation Relay Technician - 1st 9 months Install, commission, test and maintain the following equipment: 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology, per Relay Apprentice Agreement dated 7-1-18 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 domicile requirement. Bargaining unit - VA - IBEW Local 649 (CIPS) Hourly Pay: Grade Step VA 110 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 54.80 USD 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. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Tuesday March 11, 2025 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.