Gas Distribution System Operating Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Ameren scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Ameren Illinois
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 position may be located in either Decatur or Pawnee, Illinois. Please note that the required training for this position will take place in Decatur and is expected to last approximately 3 to 6 months.
The Gas Distribution Gas System Operating Supervisor directs gas field personnel to respond to gas emergency and non-emergency situations; with the primary focus being to protect the public and property.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the scope of gas related work for the AIC gas area(s) that they are assigned to monitor.
- Assessing the availability of gas field personnel in a given Operating Center as a result of an order that is sent to the outage analysis system.
- Directing gas field personnel to respond timely to specific gas related orders (Emergency & Non- Emergency).
- Stay in communications with Gas Supervision in the Operating Centers to address changing needs for resources.
- Performing after normal office hour callouts for resources due to gas emergencies or non-emergency needs.
- Securing emergency JULIE’s for gas field personnel performing excavation activities after normal office hours.
- Able to follow all the processes and procedures that are set forth to function in the GDSOS position. This position requires working rotating shift schedules. Overtime (prearranged or callout) is required for system emergencies, shift vacancies or workload needs. Occasional travel/field visits are required. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five or more years of relevant experience (e.g., gas or electric distribution systems, operations or construction, dispatching, etc.) required. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Proven ability to communicate effectively & professionally via phone and written to internal and external customers. Proven ability to be able to handle stress and not affect work performance or your communications with internal and external customers. Effective organization, decision-making & troubleshooting skills; PC/Computer skills preferred; previous OAS experience beneficial. 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. 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 - $137,200.00At 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:
Friday November 13, 2026All 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.