Specialist, Emergency Preparedness

3M HEALTHCARE; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 90,650 - 100,720; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a qualified professional to develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness and restoration plans to optimize response before, during, and after events.

The role involves leading plans, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and the Emergency Preparedness Group, and ensuring regulatory filings. Travel between MA/CT/NH is required as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains and designs an effective, comprehensive emergency preparedness and restoration plan to optimize the company’s emergency preparedness and restoration efforts up to and following any event.
• Handles and facilitates emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with the Emergency Preparedness Group.
• Responsible for filing plans and reports with state regulators as required.
• Proactive preparedness planning including monitoring weather forecasts and advising leadership during events.
• Conducts After Action Reviews to assess operational events per policies and procedures.
• Works with Operations to improve restoration strategies, planning and budgets.
• Collaborates with Engineering to identify system hardening opportunities.
• Coordinates training and table-top exercises for staff with emergency assignments.
• Communicates clearly in routine and emergency conditions with all involved.

Skills

Safety procedures

Information technology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Role and Scope of Position

Responsible for the development, 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, periodic drills, and serves as the Company’s representative in external drill planning.

Essential Functions

• Implements, maintains and designs an effective, comprehensive emergency preparedness and restoration plan 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.
• Handles and facilitates emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness Group.
• Responsible for filing plans and reports with state regulators as required.
• 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 provides training, "table top 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.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of information technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or applied science or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience. Experience in emergency management activities and/or distribution operations required.
• Licenses & Certifications: None.

Working Conditions

• 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.

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 $90,650.00-$100,720.00.

Job Information

• 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 and Affinitive Action 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. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.