Lead Specialist, Meteorology

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

The Lead Meteorologist will be responsible for developing and implementing processes to assists in providing short-term and occasional longer-term weather forecasting with a focus on communicating impacts from weather on enterprise-wide operations and systems. The incumbent will be a subject matter expert for meteorology and weather forecasting with demonstrated experience providing situational awareness to natural hazard threats and their forecasted impact to the company’s operations and infrastructure. With the manager of meteorology, this position will monitor weather hazard conditions across 6 states including but not limited to wildfire risks, extreme heat and cold, geomagnetic disturbances, severe and inclement weather, and tropical storms. Will also assist on various projects intended to improve the company’s situational awareness around weather and improve forecasting

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science or Meteorology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in weather risk analysis and operational meteorology.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to distinguish between colors.
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight.
• Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of coding and evolving AI/ML-related technologies a plus.
• Experience in the energy industry or with a utility a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and monitor weather forecasts and models to provide operational weather forecasts that support operational decision-making during all critical weather conditions.
• Prepares and disseminates operational weather reports.
• Collaborates with groups across the enterprise to assist with integrating weather data or forecasts into their processes (Outage risk models, damage risk models, etc.) to maximize value and ensure forecast information is streamlined and is sourced from the meteorology team.
• With the Manager of Meteorology, develops and maintains situational awareness tools and dashboards that visualize real-time and future weather conditions to ensure the efficient communication of evolving weather risks.
• Works to enhance and integrate new tools into the meteorology team’s suite of weather data, including open-source and AI weather model data.
• Monitors weather and reports to leaders real-time and forecast weather conditions on a recurring basis.
• Demonstrated experience providing daily, short- and long-term seasonal weather forecasts to promote preparedness, and proactive resource allocation in the case of pending weather events.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for weather-related matters when requested.
• Works to develop and maintain relationship with external partners, such as the National Weather Service and other industry weather groups.
• Stays abreast of advancements in meteorological science, fire weather forecasting techniques, and risk modeling methodologies, periodically attending meetings and conferences.
• Implements improvements to existing processes and contributes to the development of new strategies to enhance our weather risk management capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 24/7 availability to support emergency operations and disasters.
• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees