Electric Distribution Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan – 100% employer paid

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ameren Illinois seeks a Distribution System Operating Supervisor to coordinate field personnel and oversee safe operation of subtransmission and distribution systems to ensure continuous service and rapid restoration for customers.

The role requires knowledge of outages, switching, and protection procedures, with rotating shifts and participation in storm response as needed. Relevant experience and a SO/PD II test are required.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Dispatch operations

Electric distribution systems

Supervisory leadership

SO/PD II test

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

Ameren Illinois seeks a Distribution System Operating Supervisor to coordinate field personnel and oversee safe operation of subtransmission and distribution systems to ensure continuous service and rapid restoration for customers.

The role requires knowledge of outages, switching, and protection procedures, with rotating shifts and participation in storm response as needed. Relevant experience and a SO/PD II test are required.