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Dist Sys Service Dispatcher

Coordinate outage response efforts to restore electric service safely and efficiently
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Junior
$60,200 – 90,300 USD / year
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Ameren Corp

Ameren Corp

A utility company providing electric and gas services to customers in Missouri and Illinois.

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Distribution System Service Dispatcher

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.

The Distribution System Service Dispatcher is responsible for assisting the Distribution System Operating Supervisors in the operation of the sub-transmission and distribution system in a safe and cost effective manner to ensure continuity of electric service to customers as well as restoring electric service to customers in a timely manner. They also assist the local service centers with after-hours duties.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitors incoming calls to the Distribution Control Office (DCO).
  • Assists in dispatching and directing field personnel in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner in response to electric system outages and emergencies.
  • Monitors the outage management display and initiates the response to incoming outages and service requests.
  • Assists in restoring outages in a safe and timely manner, including notifying field Duty Supervisors and organizing outage notifications.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Two or more year's relevant experience (e.g., distribution systems, electric utility operations, outage management systems, electric mapping systems, dispatch experience, etc.) required.
  • May consider Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in lieu of experience.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Effective organization, decision-making, troubleshooting, communication, and human-relation skills.
  • PC/Computer skills preferred.
  • Must have the ability to direct a number of diversified, concurrent field activities which could greatly affect Ameren's customers, personnel, and financial resources.
  • Must be able to multitask effectively.

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.
  • POSITION REQUIRES WORKING ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES. This position may also require working overtime as needed.

Compensation Range: $60,200.00 - $90,300.00

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.

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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Dist Sys Service Dispatcher
Decatur, Illinois, United States
$60,200 – 90,300 USD / year
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About Ameren Corp
A utility company providing electric and gas services to customers in Missouri and Illinois.