Distribution Automation Technician

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Saturday August 12, 2023 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, DSC 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 North Operating Labor Agreement* 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. Our workforce is dedicated to keeping the lights on and the gas flowing – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That same kind of dedication and longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has helped us build an "All-In" supportive and accepting diverse culture where opinions are shared in an environment where all are respected and the best solutions are put into action. Our vision is "Leading the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future" and our mission is "To Power the Quality of Life." Our company values include safety and security, integrity, respect, diversity equity and inclusion, accountability, stewardship, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. Our "All-In" culture reflects how we care, serve with passion, deliver for customers, communities and shareholders and win together. Ameren's co-workers spend thousands of hours each year giving back to their communities. The company supports their donations of time through a Dollars for Doers program and also offers a Matching Grant program for donations made to postsecondary schools. Ameren has an unwavering commitment to sustainability. That includes how we perform as a steward of the environment, how we manage our relationships with customers, communities and workforce and provide robust governance and oversight of our practices. We are committed to clean energy. The company has established a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2045 across all its operations in Missouri and Illinois. In addition, Ameren laid out plans for its largest-ever expansion of clean wind and solar generation that maintains the reliability and affordability that customers have come to expect. Interim carbon emissions goals include a 50% reduction by 2030 and an 85% reduction by 2040, from 2005 levels. St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric transmission business in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us on Twitter at @AmerenCorp, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren. Ameren is committed to equal employment opportunities and 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 applicable law.