Safety Intern/CoOp

Ameren Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Corporation is offering a Safety Intern position to support the Ameren Safety team. The intern will analyze injury records, study interactions between workers and equipment, and assess how work environments affect health and safety. Occasional overtime and travel may be required, with a preference for candidates in the St.

Louis area. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene or ergonomics with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and knowledge of OSHA standards;

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene or ergonomics in an accredited program required with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
• The Safety Intern works a standard work week in an office and field environment. Occasional overtime, travel, evenings or weekends may be required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agency standards required.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of soft tissue injury records to identify trends for targeted analysis and interventions.
• Analysis of the interaction between co-workers and machinery/equipment.
• Assessing the effect of work environments on co-workers.
• Identifying possible improvements and assisting with implementation.
• Offer information, advice and recommendations to Ameren Safety department.
• Compiling and presenting professional information in reports and verbally.
• Liaising with other professionals in Ameren Safety, health specialists and designers.
• Assisting in the investigation of soft tissue injuries and illnesses.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene or ergonomics

Job description

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. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees.

About The Position

The Safety Intern (Ameren Safety) is responsible for providing support to Ameren business segments to assist in the reduction of injuries and illnesses with a focus on soft-tissue and ergonomic risk reduction. The intern will employ a variety of scientific techniques and problem solving skills to ensure that the design of systems, tasks, equipment and facilities provide the best level of health and safety for co-workers.

Available Opportunities

January-August 2027

Key responsibilities

• Analysis of soft tissue injury records to identify trends for targeted analysis and interventions.
• Analysis of the interaction between co-workers and machinery/equipment.
• Assessing the effect of work environments on co-workers.
• Identifying possible improvements and assisting with implementation.
• Offer information, advice and recommendations to Ameren Safety department.
• Compiling and presenting professional information in reports and verbally.
• Liaising with other professionals in Ameren Safety, health specialists and designers.
• Assisting in the investigation of soft tissue injuries and illnesses.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene or ergonomics in an accredited program required with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

The Safety Intern works a standard work week in an office and field environment. This position may require occasional overtime (evenings, weekends) that may involve overnight travel. This position may also be expected to provide support during outages, storms, or other emergencies as required which may require working extended hours, weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license and vehicle is also required. It is preferred the selected candidate reside in the St. Louis Metropolitan area or Missouri, Illinois and Iowa and be willing to travel.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency with MS Office preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills also required.
• Work with direct supervision and participate in a geographically dispersed team environment often requiring virtual meetings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agency standards required.

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

We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the salary offered.

$21.00 - $30.00

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Thursday December 24, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.