Distribution System Operator Supervisor I & II
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation
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.
- 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
Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The PositionThe Distribution System Operating Supervisor is responsible for directing field personnel in the operation of the subtransmission and distribution system in a safe and cost effective manner to ensure continuity of electric service to customers as well as restore electric service to customers in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities- Dispatch and direct field personnel in response to electric distribution system emergencies.
- Exercise jurisdictional / functional authority and issue and monitor Workmen's Protection Assurance for the electric distribution system.
- Direct field personnel in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the electric distribution system along with maintaining the integrity of the subtransmission and distribution systems.
- Coordinate all maintenance and restoration activities on the subtransmission and distribution systems.
- Write and dispatch switching orders to isolate equipment which may include analyzing loads and equipment ratings.
- Maintain accurate records of these orders.
- Restore outages in a safe and timely manner. This includes analyzing information from a variety of electronic systems, operating manuals, customer calls, and any pertinent information from field workers to determine the extent and the cause of outages.
- The DSOS I works rotating shift schedules in an office environment.
- Participates in storm restoration and emergency response activities, including working extended hours, as required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Two or more years relevant experience (e.g., distribution systems, dispatch, electric operations or construction, journeyman level electrician) required.
- Pass the SO/PD II Test (required).
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Five or more years directly relevant experience (e.g., distribution systems, electric operations or construction, journeyman level electrician, dispatch experience, DSOS) required without Bachelors Degree.
- Three or more years of other relevant experience may be considered with Bachelor’s Degree.
- Pass the SO/PD II Test (required).
- Working knowledge of distribution system design and operations.
- PC/Computer skills preferred.
- Must have the ability to direct and supervise a number of diversified, concurrent field activities which could greatly affect Ameren's customers, personnel, and financial resources.
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Compensation RangeCompensation Range: $84,400.00 - $
* 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…
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