Ameren

Gas Control Specialist

LocationDecatur, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$69,300-$107,400

About This Job

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:* Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

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 PositionComprehensive 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 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.Key responsibilities include: Assist with implementing the daily operating plan to support the economic, efficient, and reliable operation of the Ameren gas system.
Assist with preparing and completing the daily load forecasting for supply purchases for the gas system.
Remotely control system operations (valves, compressors, and other field components).
Comply with the Operator Qualification requirements.
Maintain a professional working relationship with field personnel, division engineers, pipeline contacts, and other departments that interact with Gas Control.
Coordinate, monitor, and assist in operation of gas-fired generating plants.
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.
Coordinate and monitor various remotely monitored distribution pressure stations for field operations

Qualifications* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Two 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.
Experience in gas control preferred.
Consideration will be given to candidates who have six years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement. For candidates without a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree or a two-year certificate in a technical field is strongly preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated ability in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

Ability to interpret governmental compliance regulations

Additional Information Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.About The PositionThe Gas Control Specialist is responsible for using 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.Key responsibilities include:* Assist with implementing the daily operating plan to support the economic, efficient, and reliable operation of the Ameren gas system.

Assist with preparing and completing the daily load forecasting for supply purchases for the gas system.
Remotely control system operations (valves, compressors, and other field components).
Comply with the Operator Qualification requirements.
Maintain a professional working relationship with field personnel, division engineers, pipeline contacts, and other departments that interact with Gas Control.
Coordinate, monitor, and assist in operation of gas-fired generating plants.
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.
Coordinate and monitor various remotely monitored distribution pressure stations for field operations

Qualifications* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Two 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.
Experience in gas control preferred.
Consideration will be given to candidates who have six years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement. For candidates without a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree or a two-year certificate in a technical field is strongly preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated ability in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

Ability to interpret governmental compliance regulations

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $107,400.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

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

Friday April 18, 2025

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.

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