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# Distribution System Operator Supervisor I & II

- **Company:** Ameren Services Company
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $84,400.0 - $162,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Distributed Systems
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87440768/1

## About the Role

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.

## Description

The 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., * 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.


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