System Tester in Training

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area

Position(s): 5

Hourly Rate Range: $46.02 - $52.87

*Please include your transcripts in your application.

Under immediate supervision, working as a member of a System Relay Services test crew or with a management person in the capacity of a learner in training for advancement to a skilled System Tester, over a normal 112-week period and in accordance with a planned program, to receive instructions and perform the work of a System Tester; to perform such work under the direction of a journeyman or management person; to do similar and less skilled work as required. As the trainee progresses in the program, the trainee shall be taught and shall perform more complex work with an increasing level of independence and responsibility. To the degree indicated in the various stages of training, to perform work such as:

Test, calibrate, and repair relays and metering devices. Trace out, locate, and repair trouble. Perform tests on system equipment and customer equipment. Test insulating qualities, perform necessary calculations and interpret the results of insulation tests. Make functional tests of control circuits. Make complete and comprehensive load checks. Test reclosers and sectionalizing devices. Prepare necessary reports. Switching, test and operate equipment with Workman's Protection Assurance responsibilities.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: For service continuity and quality to the extent that these factors depend on accurate adjustment and proper functioning of the relays or other control equipment which is tested, adjusted, or repaired.

For equipment to the extent that its protection, when operating, depends on the proper functioning of relays and other devices which are tested, adjusted, and repaired. For the safety of others to the extent that the trainee's performance might affect others; with advancement in the stage of the training, by making sure that equipment to be worked on is clear before others start to work. Trainees are expected to obey all safety rules and regulations.

To drive a vehicle carrying tools and test equipment. For special care to prevent damage to the vehicle and the test equipment to the extent its operating is critical for calibration of relays.