Operations Support Engineer

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

About The Position

The Operations Support Engineer is responsible for coordinating special projects in conjunction with the Transmission Operations Supervisor (TOS) and Transmission Dispatchers. Aid in directing the overall Major Electric Transmission System Operations for the purpose of maintaining overall system integrity and economy in the safe operation of the major transmission system, in accordance with Ameren, FERC, and NERC Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Regulations. Operations Support Engineer will also be responsible for internal processes/programs within Transmission Operations and be able to train others on their usage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with the TOS in operating the equipment under the Jurisdictional and Functional Control of Transmission Operations.

• Reviewing transmission switching, including special switching techniques for EHV switching, protection of system load and generation, and allocation of switching between the Transmission Dispatchers.

• Coordinate Company operations with adjacent "Entities Responsible for the Reliability of the Interconnected System (ERRIS)", NERC, Regional Reliability Entities such as SERC, and Ameren's Reliability Coordinator (MISO).

• Schedule short term equipment outages and determine restoration procedures to be utilized with regard to system capacity needs, and overall system efficiency.

• Perform technical system studies which may involve digital computers, load flow analysis, and other system analysis tools.

• Work to coordinate repairs on defective transmission equipment.

• Update and review Ameren procedures in regard to NERC standards.

• Create documentation for evidence of NERC standards compliance in conjunction with the Sr. Transmission Technical Advisor.

• Review, update and create training lessons for TOS and TDs on internal processes or software.

• Evaluate system alarms and events to identify and notify the TOS.

• Identify issues or alarms that require expert analysis from other company personnel (System Relay Services, Transmission Maintenance, and Substation Maintenance) and utilize these experts, whether during regular or off hours. Coordinate responses to make determination of best course of action to maintain system reliability, while maintaining public and employee safety.

• Monitor the Energy Management System / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (EMS/SCADA) for proper operation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited University is required, electrical preferred. Five or more years of relevant experience required (e.g. utility engineering, transmission or distribution operations, load/system analysis, energy markets, plant operations).

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Ability to work on complex projects. Familiarity with work scheduling techniques and software systems. Excellent oral and written communications skills and computer skills required. Ability to work effectively with conflicting priorities and stressful situations in a team-oriented environment required. Must maintain competency in NERC Standards and must pass NERC System Operator Certification within six months. Maintain knowledge of generation methods and equipment and transmission systems/equipment and act accordingly. Maintain knowledge of MISO (Midcontinent ISO) operational reliability practices and SERC (NERC regional reliability entity) supplements and their respective policies and act accordingly. Have a working knowledge of MISO's real-time and next day energy markets and market related operations and the Transmission Operations Supervisor role and impact there on. Possess knowledge of interconnected system operations, emergency operations, restoration procedures, generation methods, operating reserve requirements, voltage and VAR control and power flows. Demonstrated ability to use computers and analytical methods to analyze various operational problems. Must pass NERC Cyber Security Background check. Knowledge of EMS / SCADA and or industrial control systems and processes. Competency in Transmission specific computer applications.

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.

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

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.