Gas Distribution System Operating Supervisor

Ameren Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Fully vested pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental and family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring a Gas Distribution Gas System Operating Supervisor to direct field personnel in responding to gas emergency and non-emergency situations with safety as the primary goal. The role requires rotating shifts, after-hours callouts, and occasional travel to field sites.

The position is located in Decatur or Pawnee, IL, with training in Decatur lasting 3–6 months. Candidates should have 5+ years in gas/electric distribution systems and strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in gas or electric distribution systems or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally by phone and written notes.
• Ability to direct and supervise a number of concurrent field activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage gas work scope for assigned gas areas.
• Assess availability of gas field personnel across centers.
• Direct gas field personnel to respond to emergency and non‑emergency orders.
• Coordinate with Gas Supervision to address resource changes.
• Perform after-hours callouts for emergencies or workload.
• Coordinate emergency excavation activities and secure JULIE permits.
• Follow processes established for the GDSOS role.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Organization

Troubleshooting

OAS experience

Education

High School Diploma

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. Our benefits include: 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.

About The Position

The position may be located in either Decatur or Pawnee, Illinois. Please note that the required training for this position will take place in Decatur and is expected to last approximately 3 to 6 months.

Role Summary

The Gas Distribution Gas System Operating Supervisor directs gas field personnel to respond to gas emergency and non-emergency situations; with the primary focus being to protect the public and property.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the scope of gas related work for the AIC gas area(s) that they are assigned to monitor.
• Assessing the availability of gas field personnel in a given Operating Center as a result of an order that is sent to the outage analysis system.
• Directing gas field personnel to respond timely to specific gas related orders (Emergency & Non- Emergency).
• Stay in communications with Gas Supervision in the Operating Centers to address changing needs for resources.
• Performing after normal office hour callouts for resources due to gas emergencies or non-emergency needs.
• Securing emergency JULIE’s for gas field personnel performing excavation activities after normal office hours.
• Able to follow all the processes and procedures that are set forth to function in the GDSOS position.

This position requires working rotating shift schedules. Overtime (prearranged or callout) is required for system emergencies, shift vacancies or workload needs. Occasional travel/field visits are required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Five or more years of relevant experience (e.g., gas or electric distribution systems, operations or construction, dispatching, etc.) required.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively & professionally via phone and written to internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to be able to handle stress and not affect work performance or your communications with internal and external customers.
• Effective organization, decision-making & troubleshooting skills; PC/Computer skills preferred; previous OAS experience beneficial.
• 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 a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $88,500.00 - $137,200.00. 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: Thursday October 01, 2026.

EEO Statement

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.

Company Vision

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.