Specialist, Emergency Preparedness (Resource Acquisition and Logistics) Hybrid

10/10/2024

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Southborough, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are fulltime in the office.

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 developing and implementing logistics plans across all three states and the acquisition of resources for storm logistics support and external contractors. This is to include working in tandem with related departments like contract services, procurement, facilities, real estate and others. 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, exercises, drills, and serves as the Company’s representative in external hiring and aquisition.

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.
• Responsible for updating policies and procedures related to logistics such as staging areas, communications, resources and others as needed.
• Handles and facilitates emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness Group.
• Responsible for answering and assisting in filing plans and reports with state regulators as required.
• Responsible for proactive preparedness planning which includes: monitoring weather forecasts, updating information, overseeing ownership; 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.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements. 
• Working knowledge of information technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge in logistics from procurement to deployment of resources is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, logistics, business or applied science or equivalent experience is required.                 

Experience:     

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience. 
• Experience in emergency management activities and/or distribution operations required. 
• Logistics experience is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Motor Vehicle License required.

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. 

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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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.