Distribution System Operator Supervisor I & II

Ameren Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance"

401(k) with company match fully vested

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver"

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Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Distribution System Operating Supervisor to lead field personnel in the safe, efficient operation and restoration of the electric distribution system in central and southern Illinois. The role involves directing dispatch, maintaining system reliability, and coordinating maintenance across subtransmission and distribution networks; a 24/7 operation with rotating shifts.

Compensation ranges from $84,400 to $162,900 USD with incentives; base salary reflects experience,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass the SO/PD II Test (required).
• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five or more years directly relevant experience may be considered with Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and direct field personnel in response to electric distribution system emergencies.
• Exercise jurisdictional / functional authority and issue and monitor Workmen's Protection Assurance for the electric distribution system.
• Direct field personnel in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the electric distribution system along with maintaining the integrity of the subtransmission and distribution systems.
• Coordinate all maintenance and restoration activities on the subtransmission and distribution systems.
• Write and dispatch switching orders to isolate equipment which may include analyzing loads and equipment ratings.
• Maintain accurate records of these orders.
• Restore outages in a safe and timely manner.

Skills

Dispatch

Emergency response

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

PC/Computer skills

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
• Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

The Position

The Distribution System Operating Supervisor is responsible for directing field personnel in the operation of the subtransmission and distribution system in a safe and cost effective manner to ensure continuity of electric service to customers as well as restore electric service to customers in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch and direct field personnel in response to electric distribution system emergencies.
• Exercise jurisdictional / functional authority and issue and monitor Workmen's Protection Assurance for the electric distribution system.
• Direct field personnel in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the electric distribution system along with maintaining the integrity of the subtransmission and distribution systems.
• Coordinate all maintenance and restoration activities on the subtransmission and distribution systems.
• Write and dispatch switching orders to isolate equipment which may include analyzing loads and equipment ratings.
• Maintain accurate records of these orders.
• Restore outages in a safe and timely manner. This includes analyzing information from a variety of electronic systems, operating manuals, customer calls, and any pertinent information from field workers to determine the extent and the cause of outages.
• The DSOS I works rotating shift schedules in an office environment. Participates in storm restoration and emergency response activities, including working extended hours, as required.

Qualifications (DSOS I)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two or more years relevant experience (e.g., distribution systems, dispatch, electric operations or construction, journeyman level electrician) required.
• Pass the SO/PD II Test (required).

Qualifications (DSOS II)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five or more years directly relevant experience (e.g., distribution systems, electric operations or construction, journeyman level electrician, dispatch experience, DSOS) required without Bachelors Degree.
• Three or more years of other relevant experience may be considered with Bachelor’s Degree.
• Pass the SO/PD II Test (required).

Additional Qualifications

• Working knowledge of distribution system design and operations.
• PC/Computer skills preferred.
• Must have the ability to direct and supervise a number of diversified, concurrent field activities which could greatly affect Ameren's customers, personnel, and financial resources.

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. Training class will be on a M-F schedule. Please note, this is a 24/7 operation, schedules subject to change after successful completion of training class. Total of 3 open positions are available. Compensation Range: $84,400.00 - $162,900.00. This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday August 21, 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.

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.