Gas Control Specialist

Ameren•Decatur, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Positions may be located in either Decatur or Pawnee, Illinois. Comprehensive knowledge and on-the-job training required for this position will be conducted predominantly in Decatur. Duration of training is dependent on knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate. The Gas Control Specialist is responsible for using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA to monitor Ameren's natural gas system, identifying and recognizing alarms and abnormal operating conditions (pressures, flows, odorant rates, communications, etc.), initiate actions to resolve and prevent system disturbances. The Gas Control Specialist position works twelve-hour rotating shifts that cover 24/7/365 in an office environment. Must be available for overtime as needed. To comply with Gas Control Room regulations, employee must reside within a one hour (50 miles) commuting distance from the reporting location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Three or more years of relevant experience (e.g., working with computerized systems, field contacts, technical applications) in natural gas operations or related industry (e.g., government-regulated environment, telecommunications) required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated ability in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to interpret governmental compliance regulations.
Ability to gain the initial required knowledge, skills, and abilities to obtain the necessary Operator Qualification credentials for the Operations Desk.
Ability to progress to the Senior Gas Control Specialist position after gaining the required knowledge, skills, and ability to obtain the necessary Operator Qualification credentials for the Control Desk.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Gas Control and/or SCADA preferred.
For candidates without a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree or a two-year certificate in a technical field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and complete daily load forecasting for Ameren Missouri gas supply purchases for the Ameren Missouri gas system.
Implement the daily operating plan to support the economic, efficient, and reliable operation of the Ameren Missouri gas system.
Remotely monitor Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri gas system operations (pressures, valves, odorization, power generation and other field components).
Make necessary field personnel callouts to troubleshoot and address alarms and other abnormal operating conditions.
Coordinate, monitor, and assist in operation of gas-fired generating plants.
Maintain a professional working relationship with field personnel, engineers, pipeline contacts, and other departments that interact with Gas Control.
Complete various manual and automated reports with the highest attention to detail and accuracy.
Comply with all government regulations for Control Room and Alarm Management.
Other duties, special projects, and teams as assigned.