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.
About the Role
Ameren Illinois is looking for an Apprentice Substation Electrician 1st 9 months who will be responsible for performing substation maintenance and substation construction project activities.
Responsibilities
- Replacement of Oil Circuit Reclosers
- Overhauling and maintaining Oil Circuit Breakers, Gas Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Circuit Breakers
- Troubleshooting AC and DC control circuits
- Troubleshooting voltage regulator problems
- Testing and maintenance of AC battery chargers and DC battery systems
- Repair/replace failed substation apparatus
- Construction of new substations
- Respond to emergent substation problems
- Perform basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events
- Accept emergency callouts for response to substation problems
- Fill one man truck responsibilities during vacation periods
Minimum Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology preferred
- Construction & Skilled Trades (CAST) Test
- Ability to obtain and maintain Class A Commercial Driver's License with combination vehicle endorsement
- Must meet residency requirement
- Persons hired for the apprentice position will be required to pass all apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing
- Availability for emergency callouts
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: Grade Step DA 017 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - $46.74 USD
- Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion
- Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees
Additional Information
- This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement
- Posting end date: Wednesday November 11, 2026
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.
About Ameren
Ameren Corporation is a public utility holding company operating rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution networks along with natural gas services. The company serves customers across Illinois and Missouri through its principal subsidiaries Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois.
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