Appr Substation Elec 1st 9 mos

Ameren Services Company; Mattoon (IL); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Apprentice Substation Electrician 1st 9 months to perform substation maintenance and construction projects. The role includes replacing oil circuit devices, testing circuits, and ensuring equipment reliability.

You must be able to respond to emergencies and accept on-call duties, with potential truck responsibilities during vacations. The position requires a high school diploma, preferred associate degree in electronics or EE tech, and an active Class A CDL with

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in electronics or EE technology preferred.
• CAST Test for qualifications.
• Must obtain Class A CDL with combination vehicle endorsement.
• Apprenticeship schooling and testing must be completed.
• Emergency callouts may be required.
• Residency requirement applies.
• IBEW bargaining agreement covers this position.

Responsabilités

• Perform substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Respond to emergent substation problems.
• Complete basic transformer testing after fault events.
• Fill one-man truck duties during vacation periods.
• Support emergency callout coverage as needed.

Connaissances

Emergency callouts

Residency requirement

IBEW bargaining agreement

Apprenticeship schooling/testing

Formation

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology

Outils

CAST Test

Description du poste

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

Ameren Illinois is looking for an Apprentice Substation Electrician 1st 9 months who will be responsible for performing substation maintenance and substation construction project activities. Tasks include replacement of Oil Circuit Reclosers, Overhauling and maintaining Oil Circuit Breakers, Gas Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Circuit Breakers, troubleshooting AC and DC control circuits, troubleshooting voltage regulator problems, testing and maintenance of AC battery chargers and DC battery systems, repair/replace failed substation apparatus, construction of new substations.

Position is utilized to respond to emergent substation problems and performs basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events. The person filling this position will also be required to accept emergency callouts for response to substation problems as well as will be utilized to fill one man truck responsibilities during vacation periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Persons if hired for the apprentice position will be required to pass all apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing.
• emergency callouts
• Must meet residency requirement.
• This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step DA 017 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 46.74 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.

Wednesday November 11, 2026

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.