Emergency Response Specialist

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren is seeking an Emergency Response Specialist to advance its emergency response initiative and plan, aligning with corporate objectives. You will participate in training, exercises, and coordination with local and state agencies, and support as part of the emergency response organization.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in emergency response, with additional leadership responsibilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ICS concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven+ years experience may substitute.
• NIMS certification preferred.
• Experience in responding to emergency events required.
• Two+ years in supervisor or project leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote an effective approach to emergency response.
• Understand and promote Ameren's emergency response initiative and Emergency Response Plan.
• Contribute to develop and conduct emergency response training.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency response exercises.
• Serve as a member of the Ameren emergency response organization in various roles.
• Evaluate response to emergencies and compliance with the Emergency Response Plan.
• Continuously evaluate the Plan to align with corporate objectives and industry direction.
• Represent Ameren with local and state agencies and officials.
• Be prepared to travel to the Emergency Operations Center to activate the EOC during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency response experience

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Incident Command System

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren 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.

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren 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 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 & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for the continuing and on-going growth and maturation of the Ameren emergency response initiative and the Emergency Response Plan in a manner that meets the directional and operational needs of Ameren, meets or exceeds the reasonable expectations of external stakeholders, and positions Ameren to be a performance leader in the area of emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Understand, support, and promote an effective business approach to emergency response.
• Understand, support, and promote Ameren's emergency response initiative and Emergency Response Plan.
• Contribute as part of a team or individually to develop and conduct emergency response training.
• Participate as part of a team to develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency response exercises.
• Serve as a member of the Ameren emergency response organization, serving in any of several specific roles within the response structure.
• Evaluate Ameren response to operating emergencies and its level of compliance with the Emergency Response Plan.
• On a continuing basis, evaluate the Emergency Response Plan and the degree to which it is consistent with and supports corporate and operational objectives.
• On a continuing basis, evaluate the Emergency Response Plan and the degree to which it parallels the direction of the industry and meets/exceeds the expectations of various external stakeholders.
• Represent Ameren and its emergency response initiative with local and state agencies and officials.
• During periods of emergency response, the Emergency Response Specialist will be expected to travel to the Emergency Operations Center at any time of the day or night in any circumstances in order to take part in the activation of the EOC or to travel to any of the Ameren operating centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; preferably in a discipline related to Disaster Preparedness or Business Administration. Seven or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• National Incident Management System certification / training preferred.
• Experience in responding to emergency response events required.
• Two or more years’ experience in a supervisor or project/team leadership role preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Ability to successfully manage and direct teams / individuals in an organizational support role preferred; Understanding of / experience with utility operations preferred; Thorough understanding of the concept of the Incident Command Structure preferred; Thorough proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Visio); 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 a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

$72,600.00 - $140,300.00

• This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

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.

Wednesday October 14, 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.