Specialist, Emergency Preparedness

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements.
Working knowledge of information technology
Good verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in business or applied science or equivalent experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
Experience in emergency management activities and/or distribution operations required.

Nice To Haves

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Pipeline Safety sensitive position and subject to Eversource’s Drug and Alcohol Policy

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.