Corrosion Control Specialist

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 Corrosion Control Specialist performs corrosion control related inspections in the field which may include pipe to soil readings, rectifier readings, gas samples, water samples and bond readings. This position monitors the corrosion control inspections schedules and performs all work within the required time limits according to the Company gas operating and maintenance procedures.

Key responsibilities include:
● Perform operational checks and maintenance on corrosion control equipment including rectifiers.
● Perform troubleshooting and identification of corrosion control deficiencies including the location of electric shorts and interference in the cathodic protection system.
● Develop solutions and coordinate construction activities with Company personnel that are required to maintain adequate corrosion control systems and mitigate corrosion control deficiencies including the installation of test sites, anodes, bonds, and rectifier installations.
● Maintain all corrosion control installation, inspection, and maintenance information including the cathodic protection maps and records.
● Review applicable gas engineering designs for incorporation of all cathodic protection requirements.
● Must possess a valid driver's license or be able to obtain and maintain one.

Qualifications
Associates degree in a related technical discipline (e.g., environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering technology) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline preferred. Five years of relevant experience required (e.g., corrosion, gas or electric operations, troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems). In lieu of degree will consider a minimum of seven years relevant experience. Cathodic protection or corrosion experience preferred. Must achieve NACE CP Tester (CP I) certification within three years of accepting the position unless applicant has current NACE certification.

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 candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$72,000.00 - $108,000.00

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 July 03, 2026

All 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.