• Distribution Automation Tech Apprentice

    Ameren (Champaign, IL)


    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.

     

    DA Tech will work under general supervision to perform Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair of all electric intelligent devices installed on the distribution system (less than 100kv). Such devices include SCADA, Relays, and Automated Controls on Capacitors, Voltage Regulators, Switchgear, Transformers, Switches, Reclosers, Breakers, Automated Throw-over or Sectionalizer schemes, and the Field Area Networks to support these schemes.

     

    + Test, calibrate and repair electronic relay controls for installations listed above.

    + Operation of various computer testing and programming software.

    + Install, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunication devices and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications.

    + Wiring of AC or DC control power and circuitry as needed.

    + Prepare clear and concise reports on all work performed.

    + Preform high voltage switching and battery maintenance if necessary.

    + Applicants must be available for overtime and emergency callouts.

    MINIMUM** **QUALIFCATIONS:

    + An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology Course requirements from an A.B.E.T. accredited college. A grade of C or higher for each course must have been attained.

    + An Associate degree from a school accredited by a different organization will be considered if the course content is comparable (College Algebra, Trigonometry, DC circuits, AC circuits, Electronics, Digital Logic, & Microprocessors at a minimum). A grade of C or higher for each course must have been attained.

    + The EEI Technical Aptitude Test or Ameren Tech Test and receive a passing grade. The Company will assist in the scheduling of these activities.

    + Must receive a "Recommended" status for the "criteria based" evaluation test and the field evaluation program (EV's).

    + Must possess or obtain a valid Illinois "D" or equivalent valid driver's license in the first six months.

    + Must be willing to meet the residency requirements – Article 8.17.8 of the labor agreement.

    *This position is covered by IBEW Local 51

    Hourly Pay:

    Grade Step BC 139 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 54.80 USD

     

    Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks (https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

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

    Monday May 12, 2025

     

    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.