Associate Specialist, Emergency Preparedness (Gas)

Eversource Energy; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking an Emergency Preparedness professional to maintain and implement restoration plans and coordinate with Operations, Engineering and System Operations. The role includes training, drills, and after-action reviews to strengthen outage response.

Travel to MA/CT/NH is required and safety-sensitive duties apply. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in business or emergency management and possess strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of work practices and safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of information technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains emergency preparedness and restoration plans.
• Assists in emergency plan development with Emergency Preparedness Department.
• Monitor weather forecasts and advise leadership during events.
• Coordinate After Action Reviews and periodic drills.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and System Operations on restoration and hardening.

Skills

Emergency plans knowledge

Information technology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or applied science

Emergency Management related degree preferred

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Responsible for the 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, and periodic drills.

Essential Functions:

• Implements and maintains emergency preparedness and restoration plans 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.
• Assists in emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness Department.
• 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 assists with training, “tabletop 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.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• 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 experienceis required.
• Degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, or closely related field is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Zero to three years of experience required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• N/A

Working Conditions:

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

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

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$72,550.00-$80,610.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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