Sr Emergency Preparedness Specialist

ComEd•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Directly responsible for optimizing the policies, programs, processes, and procedures related to the Emergency Response Core Function of the Management Model. This position has governance, oversight, and accountability for any one of several Emergency Response programs including, Damage Assessment, Incident command, Drills, Staffing, Training, Facilities, Lessons Learned, ERD Peer Groups, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and any or all related tools and technology functions that support the Emergency Response Organization. This position is responsible for defining, executing, and maintaining these programs and the supporting processes and procedures that describes the execution of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO). The Senior Emergency Preparedness Administrator must drive continuous improvement of the Emergency Response core function and must identify and evaluate performance barriers and capture gaps that adversely impacts ComEd's emergency response efforts. Equally, the Sr. EP Administrator is accountable for developing relationships with industry peers and experts to define best practices & standards and to assertively challenge the status quo. In addition, each Sr. EP Administrator maintains a close working relationship with an assigned storm team and is expected to monitor their team's performance and assist that team's leadership with execution of all storm processes and team membership. The Sr. EP Administrator is accountable for maintaining and monitoring ERO performance through various metrics such as Storm CAIDI, Storm Activation Ratios, ETRs and Cap and O&M measures, and Customer Service Levels. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field AND 4-7 years of relevant experience OR in lieu of degree, 6-9 years of experience in Emergency Preparedness Activities and/or planning, design, operation or maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment on the electrical / gas distribution system.
Good computer skills, strong oral and written communications skills, along with the ability to deal with people at all levels within the Company, are necessary.
Must possess the following behaviors: a. Ability to challenge status quo and be comfortable with being challenged. b. Have a questioning attitude. Not afraid to question unfamiliar territories. c. Self-starter that can either work with a team or independently to drive results. d. Clear understanding of management point-of-view and expectations. e. Ability to learn on the fly. Learns quickly when facing new problems. f. Ability to adapt to new or changing conditions. g. Active listener, be objective. h. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate (verbally and written) to all levels in the organization. Ability to build appropriate rapport; diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Nice To Haves

Instructional Design Experience
Microsoft Office Expert
35wpm

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the procedures related to emergency events requiring a coordinated Company response: Storm Restoration Process, Heat Emergency, Site Restoration Management, Security Threats, Distribution Load Management, Substation Logistical Support of Critical Substations, Incident Command
Participate in completion of ComEd and/or PECO Annual Projects: Emergency Response Drills, Emergency Load Conservation, Summer/Winter Readiness Plans, Emergency Generator and Transformer Deployment Process, Work Stoppage Planning, Black Start Planning
Participate in and coach personnel during emergency events. Monitor events for process adherence and improvement opportunities.
Develop and implement training related to emergency response.
Conduct post-event lessons learned meetings, track completion of resulting action items, and file required regulatory report for the event.
Coordinate emergency planning with municipal, state, federal agencies, and other industry groups.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,800.00/Yr. – $122,100.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more