Substation Relay Technician 1st 9mos at Ameren Services Company in Galesburg, Illinois

Job Description:

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:Sunday June 27, 2021

Ameren Illinois is a regulated electric and gas delivery company based in Collinsville, Illinois. Our service territory spans 43,700 square miles, or about three-quarters of the state. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 812,000 natural gas customers in more than 1,200 communities in central and southern Illinois.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, commission, test and maintain the following equipment; Electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays


• Internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers


• SCADA (supervisory and telemetry) RTUs


• Communications & spread spectrum radio and telecommunications


• Perform high voltage switching and other duties that support primary duties


• This position includes performance of DOT-covered safety sensitive functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology

Valid driver's license

Availability for overtime and emergency call-outs

High level of computer literacy

Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP 3) a plus

Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment

This position is subject to the Relay Technician Apprenticeship Training agreement signed on 11/10/12.

*Please be prepared to forward a copy of your transcripts to be considered for the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.