Chief Meteorologist

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division seeks a Chief Meteorologist to lead weather intelligence for outage planning, safety, and customer communications. The role integrates meteorological science into utility operations with executive briefing responsibilities.

The position requires strong leadership, advanced forecasting skills, and experience in predictive analytics, GIS, and public-facing briefings. Office-based in Memphis with some travel during events.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of progressively responsible forecasting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to executive and public audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor evolving atmospheric conditions and develop operational forecasts.
• Prepare executive weather briefings and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for weather-related planning.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NOAA/NWS tools

Power BI

Tableau

ArcGIS

AI forecasting tools

Job description

Chief Meteorologist - (260000P9)DescriptionJOB PURPOSEThe Chief Meteorologist serves as MLGW's enterprise authority on weather intelligence, integrating advancedmeteorological science into utility operations, workforce safety, executive decision-making, Customer communications,and emergency preparedness. Anticipate weather-related risks before they become operational challenges by providingaccurate, timely, and actionable weather intelligence that enables MLGW to protect employees, improve systemreliability, strengthen Customer trust, and support strategic decision-making. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Monitor evolvingatmospheric conditions. Develop operational and seasonal forecasts. Produce executive weather briefings. Translatemeteorological data into actionable business intelligence. Support Outage Management, System Operations, Electric,Gas, Water, Engineering and Vegetation Management. Provide weather intelligence for storm preparation, restorationplanning, damage prediction and resource staging. Provide guidance on heat, cold, lightning, flooding, air quality, fatiguemitigation, hydration and outdoor work scheduling. Prepare executive dashboards, seasonal outlooks, storm briefingsand risk assessments. Serve as MLGW's official weather spokesperson. Produce studio-based weather briefings,preparedness videos, media interviews and customer education. Support web, social media, Customer messaging(Convey), email, SMS and future digital channels. Participate in Emergency Operations Center and Incident Commandactivities. Coordinate with NWS, TVA, FEMA, TEMA, Shelby County and peer utilities. Support load forecasting, revenueforecasting, weather normalization and long-range climate planning. Evaluate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics,and emerging weather technologies. Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSMust have a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Preferred: Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM)and/or Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM).EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Environmental Science or related field.EXPERIENCEFour (4) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible forecasting experience. Excellent written, verbal, presentationand interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to executive andpublic audiences.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMust successfully complete NIMS training within one year of entering the job. Proficiency with NOAA, NWS, HRRR,GFS, ECMWF, SPC, WPC, NHC, Doppler radar, satellite imagery, ensemble models, OMS, GIS, SCADA, ADMS, EMS,DMS, AMI, vegetation and asset management systems, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and AI-assistedforecasting tools. Work is performed primarily in an office with occasional travel to field locations, Emergency Operation Centers, and public events. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use. Must be available for extendedhours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments during severe weather and emergencies. Occasionaloutdoor work may involve adverse weather and lifting up to 25 pounds.THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.Primary Location: USA-TN-MemphisWork Locations:TC01 Joyce M Blackmon Training Center4949 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis 38128-6016Job: Communications & Public RelationsOrganization: 0810000 VP Corporate CommunicationsJob Posting: Sep 15, 2026, 10:57:25 AMMinimum Salary: 91,062.40Midpoint Salary: 113.817.60