Ameren Corporation

Manager, Maintenance

Ameren Corporation$131K — $204K *
Alton, MO 65606In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree required; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of applicable maintenance experience required, with preference for power plant experience.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience required; direct contractor supervision may count towards this.
  • Possess a strategic mindset with the ability to align departmental goals with the company's direction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of union contracts, safety regulations, and operating processes, particularly in fossil plants.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct all plant maintenance activities for safe and efficient operations.
  • Lead and develop supervisors within the Maintenance Department through coaching and feedback.
  • Enhance employee safety performance by collaborating with plant leadership on safety initiatives.
  • Maintain positive labor relations with Local 148 and manage grievance processes as needed.
  • Advocate for corporate initiatives ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.
  • Lead special projects aimed at performance improvement and process optimization.

Benefits

  • Participation in a series of interviews, which may include a leadership assessment.
  • Access to a competitive compensation package, balancing salary with additional rewards based on performance.
Full Job Description
About The Position The Manager, Maintenance will optimize the availability of electrical and mechanical equipment and facilities through an effective maintenance program to assure continuous, safe, cost efficient operations of the Energy Center. Key responsibilities include: • Provide general direction and overall coordination with Operations and Technical Support for all plant maintenance activities. Ensure that maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, in a cost effective manner and within technical specifications. • Provide leadership to subordinate supervisors by directing their overall work, providing coaching and feedback, and facilitating their professional development. Ensure that performance is managed throughout the Maintenance Department by developing performance indices and reinforcing the employee evaluation process. • Ensure a safe working environment by working with plant leadership to identify opportunities to improve employee safety performance and working conditions, enhance job safety briefings, and serve on safety steering committees. • Maintain a positive relationship with Local 148, fully leverage the contract, and participate in the grievance process as necessary. • Advocate for Corporate initiatives and hold personnel and processes accountable to regulatory requirements and Corporate policy/procedures. • Participate on and/or lead special projects/teams designed to improve performance or address problems. Continuously assess current maintenance process to reduce waste and eliminate weak points. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree with 5 or more years of applicable maintenance experience required. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. A High School Diploma and 10 or more years of applicable maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science degree. Power plant maintenance experience is preferred. Five or more years of supervisory experience is required. Up to two years of direct contractor supervision may be considered as supervisory experience. Experience leading bargaining unit direct reports is preferred. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: A strategic mindset (develops a vision for team that addresses short-term needs while considering long term- opportunities and connects departmental goals with Ameren's strategic direction). The ability to build trust with management and Union represented workforce to drive results and accountability. Working knowledge of union contracts and work practices, and equipment operation and repair procedures is required. Knowledge of commonly accepted operating processes, operating systems and Local, State and Federal (including OSHA) regulations regarding the operation of fossil plants is required. Knowledge of the operation issues associated with coal-fired boilers, including typical equipment wear issues, common failure modes, and current repair techniques. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred. Prefer experience with PI/Process Net software, TRIS, and EMPRV. Good leadership, organization, decision making, human relations, and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required. Ability to lead others by setting clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and manage performance is required. Ability to utilize technical and business knowledge to make balanced decisions is required. 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: $131,900.00 - $204,400.00 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. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday August 07, 2026

About Ameren Corporation

Ameren Corporation (Ameren) is a utility holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiaries are Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) and Ameren Illinois Company (Ameren Illinois). The Company's segments include Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. Ameren Missouri operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission and distribution business, and a rate-regulated natural gas transmission and distribution business in Missouri. Ameren Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric and natural gas transmission and distribution business in Illinois. AER consists of non-rate-regulated operations, including Ameren Energy Generating Company (Genco), AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company (AERG) and Ameren Energy Marketing Company (Marketing Company). In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the divestiture of its merchant generation business, formerly known as Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER).

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Learn more about Ameren Corporation
Size
9,116 employees
Market Cap
$23 billion
Industry
Net Income
$871 million
Founded
1881
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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