Gas Control Specialist

Ameren - Decatur, IL

Full-time

Remote - Decatur, IL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Gas Control Specialist at Ameren is responsible for monitoring the natural gas system using SCADA technology, identifying alarms and abnormal operating conditions, and taking necessary actions to resolve issues. This role involves working in a 24/7 office environment with rotating twelve-hour shifts and requires the employee to reside within a one-hour commuting distance from the reporting location. The position emphasizes compliance with regulations and effective coordination with various teams to ensure the reliable operation of the gas system.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate and monitor various remotely monitored distribution pressure stations for field operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in natural gas operations or related industry 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.
• An Associate's degree or a two-year certificate in a technical field is strongly preferred for candidates without a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Ability to interpret governmental compliance regulations.

Benefits

• 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