Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.
Are you a smart, driven student passionate about the power industry? Dive into the dynamic power industry with AECI’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Department as an EHS Intern at our Thomas Hill Power Plant.
What You'll Do:
- Gain hands-on experience in environmental compliance, safety programs, and fieldwork.
- Assist in developing and tracking compliance programs, updating environmental documents, and conducting EH&S inspections and audits.
- Participate in SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) inspections and SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) inspections
- Occasionally travel to other locations for work assignments.
- Work full-time, Monday through Friday, with the potential to earn course credit (check with your school's career center).
Who We're Looking For:
- Current students in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental, or related applied science fields.
- Completion of at least two years toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a solid background in statistics and analysis.
Why choose AECI?
- Growth opportunities: Mentorship, training, and real-world experience.
- Culture: Inclusive, innovative, and dynamic work environment.
- Networking: Connect with industry leaders and peers.
Ready to Apply? Visit AECI Careers to create your profile, upload your resume, cover letter, and most recent transcript (unofficial copies are fine), and then submit your application.
AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.
An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.
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Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 900,000 customers.
AECI is a cooperative guided by the seven cooperative principles that reflect the best interests of members: voluntary and open membership; education, training and information; democratic member control; cooperation among cooperatives; members' economic participation; concern for community; autonomy and independence.
