Reliability and Asset Management Engineer

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.

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

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

About The Position

This position will monitor and evaluate the performance and condition of power system assets (>100kV) to comply with asset management strategy and ensure necessary investments are made to maintain long-term reliability. This position will primarily focus on transmission line assets,but may perform duties focused on substation assets. This position will shape Transmission Asset Management Strategy and develop Asset Management documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze and report on the performance and condition of power system assets (>100kV) using relevant data, such as, but not limited to inspection, historical, outage, maintenance, and risk data.
• Maintain system-wide database of the current and anticipated future conditions of individual transmission assets utilizing Ameren's Asset Management Software.
• Monitor and analyze outage data to determine root causes of significant events and performance trends.
• Work with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address reliability and performance concerns.
• Develop asset service life projections and component risk profiles using diverse data sources and industry research.
• Develop and maintain appropriate analytical tools (e.g. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision making.
• Develop long-term optimized plan for asset replacements and repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerations.
• Evaluate and quantify the benefits of proposed capital investments in alignment with Ameren's strategic goals.
• Enter identified projects for inclusion in budget and act as Transmission Asset Management's sponsor in all scoping meetings.
• Update and maintain Ameren Transmission's Asset Management Strategy based on historical system performance and industry trends.
• Recommend plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance, reduce costs, and support long-term maintenance planning.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Existing knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systems preferred. Five years' experience in the electric utility / power industry strongly preferred. Experience with IBM Maximo and Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management (OPPM) preferred.

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

Proficiency with MS Office Suite; knowledge of Ameren-specific applications and practices; good problem solving, analytical skills, decision-making and communication skills; ability to adapt and be flexible; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team. Willingness to keep abreast of current design standards and new technologies.

Compensation Range:

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.

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:

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.