Manager-Emergency Preparedness Center

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy is seeking a dedicated leader to manage emergency response operations. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of processes and tools for effective crisis management and ensuring a well-trained team. You will be responsible for fostering a safety-conscious work environment while maintaining vital relationships with external agencies. Join a purpose-driven company that values collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vacation

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of related experience with 4 years in management.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of emergency response processes.
• Maintain and train Emergency Preparedness and Response Organization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Responsible for managing the development and implementation of processes and tools necessary to conduct and demonstrate effective Distribution Emergency Response including Crisis Response. Responsible for maintaining a fully trained, staffed, and qualified Emergency Preparedness and Response Organization (EPC) in conjunction with the Regional Operation Centers (ROCs). Responsible for the development, delivery, and maintenance of training programs for Storm Roles. Assures emergency response/storm restoration drills and exercises are developed, scheduled, and implemented that ensure proficiency of all responsible Distribution personnel. Responsible for After Action Reviews for events. Manages department personnel development, training, and performance management. Foster and create a safety conscious work environment. Maintain external relationships with local, state, or federal governments and peers within the utility industry along with professional industry organizations. Responsible as business lead for outage management system, public facing outage map, and municipal portal. Supports resource and communication applications and systems from a business perspective. Responsible for mutual assistance resource requests (request or dispatch). Works with ROCs, Ops Engineering, and Distribution Technology & Applications team to update and disseminate emergency plans for restoration of service, load curtailment, and black start plans. Manages team responsible for outage/restoration data analytics and company weather forecasting.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 8-10+ years of related experience in the job with 4 years of previous management experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities for motivating employees, valuing individual contributions, and creating a sense of team.
• Full knowledge of distribution and transmission systems, electrical theory, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership, guiding teams towards achieving their objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective information exchange.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization, managing and addressing multiple tasks efficiently and maintaining a structured work environment.
• Excellent time management capabilities, consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Ability to utilize connections and collaborate with partner areas to execute tasks, particularly during storm and outage events.
• Ability to adapt quickly to handle constantly changing and emerging priorities.
• Ideally candidate will have some knowledge of incident command structure.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelors

Disciplines: Preferred: Business Administration, Engineering

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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