Director, Emergency Preparedness

02/10/2023

Locations: Southborough, Massachusetts; Berlin, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts

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Role and Scope of Position:
The Director, Emergency Preparedness is responsible for all aspects of emergency preparedness and continuity of operations. This includes, but is not limited to, events attributed to major weather storms, municipal, state or federal emergencies, infrastructure emergencies (i.e., black start, network restoration, loss of SCADA/Communications) and business continuity emergencies (i.e., work stoppage). This position provides strategic leadership during all phases of emergency preparation and response. Develops plans and directs the implementation of various EP plans. Builds relationships with municipal, state or federal government officials as well as with Mutual Aid and external contract resources.

Essential Functions: 

• Directs the Emergency Preparedness team to ensure consistent and efficient plan execution.
• Develops and designs strategic contingency and disaster emergency preparedness and restoration plans to minimize casualties and damage from natural disasters, major accidents, and municipal, state or federal emergencies. Directs the coordination of actions to allow continuation or restoration of vital functions and operations
• Directs the development and implementation of all emergency plans and training /drills.  Reviews documents and reports regarding compliance/non-compliance issues and develops improvement plans.
• Develops and directs the implementation of Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness strategies and practices.  Ensures all emergency plans are compliant with regulatory filing and training requirements
• Develops and implements practices to achieve efficient and effective restoration of service and communication during emergencies on the transmission and distribution systems.
• Directs the development and implementation of long and short-term emergency preparedness planning efforts and goals
• Directs the development, maintenance, and implementation of new and revised operating and maintenance procedures, as well as construction, material, and tool equipment standards. 
• Oversees and manages the standardization of policies and procedures across the company.
• Develops and manages department budget necessary to implement policies, programs and initiatives.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution issues and activities within the electric utility industry
• Extensive knowledge in trouble systems and understanding of strategic and tactical planning
• Knowledge of the Homeland Security Incident Command System (ICS)
• Excellent communications and presentation skills leading cross-functional teams

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience
• MS in Emergency Management, Engineering or MBA preferred                

Experience:  

• Twelve (12) years related experience in operations and emergency planning, including previous managerial/supervisory experience.                        

Licenses & Certifications:

• N/A

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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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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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

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.