Specialist, Emergency Preparedness

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of comprehensive emergency preparedness and restoration plans to optimize Eversource’s emergency preparedness and restoration efforts up to and following minor/major events. Specifically, responsible for implementing the plan and for full integration of the plan with all affected departments, groups, procedures, and processes. Included in the scope of responsibility are continuous, proactive updates to the emergency plan; monitoring weather conditions and predictions, and, in conjunction with Operations, selecting an appropriate preparedness strategy. Supports the development of After-Action Reviews, periodic drills, and serves as the Company’s representative in external drill planning.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements.
Working knowledge of information technology.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or applied science or equivalent experience.
Experience : Three (3) or more years of related experience.
Experience in emergency management activities and/or distribution operations required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Motor Vehicle Operators license is required.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

HSEEP certification is preferred.
NIMS/ICS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements, maintains and designs an effective, comprehensive emergency preparedness and restoration plan to optimize the company’s emergency preparedness and restoration efforts up to and following any event, and ensures full utilization and integration of the plan.
Handles and facilitates emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness Group.
Responsible for filing plans and reports with state regulators as required.
Responsible for proactive preparedness planning which includes: monitoring weather forecasts; monitoring preparedness information and advising leadership during emergency events of plan requirements and protocols.
Responsible for After Action Reviews to ensure candid, unbiased assessment of operational events in accordance with emergency preparedness and restoration policies and procedures.
Works with Operations to recommend improvements to restoration strategies, planning and budgets.
Works with Engineering to identify system hardening opportunities.
Works with System Operations to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and critical infrastructure standards.
Coordinates and provides training, “table top exercises”, for individuals with emergency assignments.
Communicates in writing and verbally in a clear, effective and timely manner, under both routine and emergency conditions, with all involved in emergency restoration efforts.