Appr Substation Elec 1st 9 mos

Ameren • Mattoon, IL

3d

About The Position

Ameren Illinois is hiring an Apprentice Substation Electrician to perform substation maintenance and construction project activities. Work includes replacing oil circuit reclosers; overhauling and maintaining oil, gas, and vacuum circuit breakers; troubleshooting AC and DC control circuits and voltage regulator problems; testing and maintaining AC battery chargers and DC battery systems; repairing or replacing failed substation apparatus; and constructing new substations. The position responds to emergent substation problems and performs basic transformer testing to assess equipment integrity after fault events. The employee must accept emergency callouts to respond to substation problems and may fill one-man truck responsibilities during vacation periods. The apprentice must complete all apprenticeship schooling and testing requirements. This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement and has a residency requirement. Hourly pay is $46.74, and the position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance, subject to management discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the Construction & Skilled Trades (CAST) Test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with combination vehicle endorsement.
• Meet the residency requirement.
• Pass all apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation maintenance and construction project activities.
• Replace oil circuit reclosers.
• Overhaul and maintain oil, gas, and vacuum circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC control circuits and voltage regulator problems.
• Test and maintain AC battery chargers and DC battery systems.
• Repair or replace failed substation apparatus.
• Construct new substations.
• Respond to emergent substation problems, including emergency callouts.
• Perform basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events.
• Fill one-man truck responsibilities during vacation periods.
• Complete required apprenticeship schooling and testing.

Benefits

• Annual incentive payments based on company performance, subject to management discretion.
• Benefits are provided to regular full-time employees; details are available on the company's Benefits & Perks Page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED