Manager, Maintenance

Ameren Illinois Company (AIC); Alton (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (100% employer paid cash)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver 7

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Manager of Maintenance to optimize the availability of electrical and mechanical equipment through an effective maintenance program, ensuring safe, cost-efficient operations at the Energy Center.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with extensive maintenance and supervisory experience, plus strong leadership and safety focus. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of applicable maintenance experience; 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Power plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience leading bargaining unit direct reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direction and coordination with Operations and Technical Support for maintenance activities.
• Lead subordinate supervisors, coach, and develop staff; manage performance.
• Ensure a safe working environment and participate in safety committees.
• Maintain relations with Local 148 and manage contract leverage.
• Advocate corporate initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead special projects to improve performance and reduce waste.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Communication skills

Coaching

Performance management

Union relations

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Training and development

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science degree

High School Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

PI/ProcessNet

TRIS

EMPRV

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Manager, Maintenance will optimize the availability of electrical and mechanical equipment and facilities through an effective maintenance program to assure continuous, safe, cost efficient operations of the Energy Center.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide general direction and overall coordination with Operations and Technical Support for all plant maintenance activities. Ensure that maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, in a cost effective manner and within technical specifications.
• Provide leadership to subordinate supervisors by directing their overall work, providing coaching and feedback, and facilitating their professional development. Ensure that performance is managed throughout the Maintenance Department by developing performance indices and reinforcing the employee evaluation process.
• Ensure a safe working environment by working with plant leadership to identify opportunities to improve employee safety performance and working conditions, enhance job safety briefings, and serve on safety steering committees.
• Maintain a positive relationship with Local 148, fully leverage the contract, and participate in the grievance process as necessary.
• Advocate for Corporate initiatives and hold personnel and processes accountable to regulatory requirements and Corporate policy/procedures.
• Participate on and/or lead special projects/teams designed to improve performance or address problems. Continuously assess current maintenance process to reduce waste and eliminate weak points.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree with 5 or more years of applicable maintenance experience required. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. A High School Diploma and 10 or more years of applicable maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science degree. Power plant maintenance experience is preferred. Five or more years of supervisory experience is required. Up to two years of direct contractor supervision may be considered as supervisory experience. Experience leading bargaining unit direct reports is preferred.

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

A strategic mindset (develops a vision for team that addresses short-term needs while considering long term- opportunities and connects departmental goals with Ameren's strategic direction). The ability to build trust with management and Union represented workforce to drive results and accountability. Working knowledge of union contracts and work practices, and equipment operation and repair procedures is required. Knowledge of commonly accepted operating processes, operating systems and Local, State and Federal (including OSHA) regulations regarding the operation of fossil plants is required. Knowledge of the operation issues associated with coal-fired boilers, including typical equipment wear issues, common failure modes, and current repair techniques. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred. Prefer experience with PI/Process Net software, TRIS, and EMPRV. Good leadership, organization, decision making, human relations, and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required. Ability to lead others by setting clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and manage performance is required. Ability to utilize technical and business knowledge to make balanced decisions is required.

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:

$131,900.00 - $204,400.00

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Saturday October 17, 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.