Emergency Response Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (100% employer paid cash)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking an Emergency Response Specialist to advance the Emergency Response Plan and related initiatives. The role emphasizes aligning emergency response with Ameren's strategic goals and external stakeholder expectations.

The position includes developing and conducting training and exercises, participating in the emergency response organization, and coordinating with state and local agencies during incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Disaster Preparedness or Business Administration.
• Seven+ years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• NIMS certification/training preferred.
• Experience in emergency response events required.
• Two+ years in a supervisor or project leadership role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and understand Incident Command Structure; proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and promote an effective business approach to emergency response.
• Understand, support, and promote Ameren's Emergency Response Initiative and Plan.
• Contribute to develop and conduct emergency response training.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency response exercises.
• Serve in multiple roles within the emergency response organization.
• Evaluate response effectiveness and alignment with the Emergency Response Plan.
• Ensure plan alignment with corporate objectives and industry direction.
• Represent Ameren with local and state agencies during emergencies.

Skills

Disaster Preparedness

Business Administration

NIMS certification

Emergency response

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Disaster Preparedness or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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 include:

• 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:

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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: 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.

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.