Chief Weather Intelligence & Operations Leader

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

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.