Emergency Operations Program Lead

Iberdrola; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO in Augusta, ME seeks a Program Manager - Emergency Operations to lead emergency management planning, preparedness, and response for electric, natural gas, and hydro operations.

The role collaborates with senior management to drive strategy, document policies, and ensure compliant training. Candidates should bring 7+ years in emergency management with strong analytical and communication skills. This is an office-based role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience required.
• Experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Managing Response and Operations, and/or Utility operations.
• Experience with project management and budgets.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and contribute as a member of a team to develop emergency preparedness and planning within AVANGRID.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities and deliverables to successful completion.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding emergency management planning, readiness, and execution.

Responsibilities

• This program manager position will play a critical role in the creation, development and implementation of the AVANGRID emergency management preparedness and planning program.
• Responsibilities include pre and post emergency response activities.
• The established IC structure will continue to manage and conduct operations during the actual emergency event.
• Responsible for driving strategy, continuous improvement, and execution of operational readiness activities.
• Develops effective emergency management policies and procedures to ensure preparedness for future events.
• Ensures internal alignment and training for emergency response.
• May serve as the AVANGRID emergency management representative for various governmental and/or regulatory entities.
• Will work with external entities, companies, and organizations for relationship building, cooperative projects and to ensure best practices.
• Works with the Senior Manager and Director of Emergency Operations to provide strategic direction regarding emergency management and setting short-term and long-term program objectives.
• Will work creativity and innovatively to ensure that there is ongoing and continuous improvement throughout AVANGRID in the area of emergency management preparedness and planning.

Skills

Emergency Management

Emergency Planning

Operations Management

Utility Operations

Project Management

Budgets

Stakeholder Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

ICS Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge

Policy Writing

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience

Job description

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO in Augusta, ME seeks a Program Manager - Emergency Operations to lead emergency management planning, preparedness, and response for electric, natural gas, and hydro operations.

The role collaborates with senior management to drive strategy, document policies, and ensure compliant training. Candidates should bring 7+ years in emergency management with strong analytical and communication skills. This is an office-based role with competitive compensation and benefits.