Substation Relay Technician I — HV Protective & Controls

Ameren Corporation; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a technician to install, commission, test and maintain protective relays and related high-voltage equipment. The role includes working with SCADA RTUs and performing high voltage switching to support essential electric and gas utility operations.

Applicants should have an Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology, a valid driver's license, and be prepared for overtime and emergency callouts. Experience in a utility or high voltage setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology is required.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) is a plus.
• Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment preferred.
• Overtime and emergency callouts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test and maintain electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays.
• Work with internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers.
• Operate SCADA RTUs and perform high voltage switching to support primary duties.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

SCADA systems

Data communication protocols

Computer literacy

Overtime readiness

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology

Job description

Ameren Illinois is seeking a technician to install, commission, test and maintain protective relays and related high-voltage equipment. The role includes working with SCADA RTUs and performing high voltage switching to support essential electric and gas utility operations.

Applicants should have an Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology, a valid driver's license, and be prepared for overtime and emergency callouts. Experience in a utility or high voltage setting is preferred.