Temporary Cathodic Protection Technician Jobs in Illinois

Supervisor, Corrosion Control

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

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 parental leave and family caregiver leave

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

About The Position

The Supervisor, Corrosion Control is responsible for supervising, training, and appraising corrosion control technicians and contractors, coordinate their work with construction and operating personnel, and other Company requirements. This position is also responsible for maintaining all compliance records, maps, and documents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for direct supervision of Corrosion Control Technicians, Cathodic Protection Specialists, review of corrosion control records, performing pipe examinations, and assisting with troubleshooting problems to assure safe, efficient, and effective gas cathodic protection systems.
• Supervise contractors on required surveys or other cathodic protection activities.
• Review and maintain corrosion control and compliance records, and maps for assigned regions.
• Perform cathodic protection surveys and pipe examinations as required.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, and operation of cathodic protection equipment and facilities including rectifiers, remote monitoring equipment, and other cathodic protection facilities.
• Initiate cathodic protection surveys, specialized surveys and assessments as needed.
• Initiate, track, and report on corrective action required for cathodic protection systems.
• Monitor budget for corrosion control activities, assist in planning and execution of Department gas budgets.
• Provide technical support to other gas engineering and operating groups including Divisions, Technical Services, Engineering Representatives, Energy Services Specialists, Gas Supervisors, other departments, customers and other organizations as required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Five or more years relevant experience (e.g., journeyman in gas distribution, construction or maintenance, planning, project management, corrosion control, analysis and/or design of gas distribution systems) required. NACE CP1 certification required, or must obtain NACE CP1 certification within two years of start date in position.

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel);
• Ability to learn and use Ameren's Gas Compliance System and associated hardware;
• Basic understanding of electricity;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data;
• Understanding of the science and technology behind corrosion failure modes;
• Understanding of the science and technology for control of internal or external pipeline corrosion; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

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.

Compensation Range:

$88,500.00 - $137,200.00

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.