Manager, Maintenance

About Ameren MissouriAmeren 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.Our benefits include:Medical coverage on date of hire100% employer paid cash balance pension plan401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hireMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidaysPaid parental leave and family caregiver leaveVisit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​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 candi...