Emergency Preparedness Manager

7 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Duke Energy Full time
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day.

Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.


NOTE:

Charlotte, NC is the preferred location for this position but other locations within Duke Energy's geography will be considered.


This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining wildfire mitigation plans to ensure the Power Grid Operations organization has processes in place that prevent or mitigate wildfires, as well as being prepared to respond to all levels of wildfire events that can cause damage to our communities, disrupt service to customers and negatively affect Duke's reputation and brand.

Responsibilities focus on process and procedure development and management; deployment of processes and procedures within distribution and transmission functions of Power Grid Operations; identifying current and emerging issues for the electric industry and keeping apprised of current or potential legislative changes that will affect the electric utility sector.

The position delivers value through the development and deployment of prevention, mitigation and preparedness strategies and plans, and formation of functional teams which:

  • Maintain appropriate focus on prevention, mitigation and preparedness
  • Protect the brand and reputation of Duke Energy
  • Are based on industry best practices and innovative technology and approaches.

Responsibilities:

  • Development of Wildfire resiliency plans and programs to manage emergencies, protect employees and assets, and ensure business continuity. Develop and lead preevent exercises and education, perform business impact analysis, and support IMT emergency response for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Key responsibilities include identifying risks, designing, and implementing control methods and standards, monitoring adherence to standards, responding to concerns, resolving and mitigating issues and advising the business on rules, controls, and industry best practices.
  • Oversee the development of a comprehensive PSPS compliance program responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and execution of all bluesky and inevent PSPS regulatory requirements to ensure the safety of Duke Energy customers and communities. Manage adherence to compliance requirements, responding to data requests, and providing information to public safety partners/agencies. Oversight of development, implementation, and restoration in coordination with operations/engineering teams to ensure customer impact is minimized and restoration times are met.
  • Collaborate with leadership in Operations, Customer Service, Enterprise Preparedness Services, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Meteorology, and other internal organizations to support interdepartmental coordination; situational awareness; planning, and coordination; emergency and incident response.
  • Develop and deliver presentations in relation to the wildfire mitigation plans, industry issues, and legislative changes to management.
  • Assist corporate departments by supporting wildfire external agency outreach & coordination; drafting material as information to be presented to external stakeholders, commissions, and industry conventions. Support regulatory requests for information as it relates to wildfire mitigation plans.
  • Attend company meetings and briefings and support Emergency Preparedness for Power Grid Operations beyond wildfire mitigation as necessary.
  • Represent, attend, and participate in external meetings as it relates to fire industry and the electric grid.
Basic/Required Qualifications

Associates degree in Engineering Technology (or closely related)

6 plus years of work-related experience OR

HS/GED and 10 plus years work related experience in lieu of an Associate's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Field of Study:
Fire Protection Engineering, Forestry, Meteorology, or other related science.

Fire Protection Engineering or Municipal, State or Federal Fire Service 8 plus years


Additional Preferred Qualifications- Relevant leadership/supervisory experience- Knowledge of National Fire Danger Rating System- Knowledge of Significant Fire Potential System- Knowledge of NWCG S-130, NWCG S-190, and FEMA ICS-100- Knowledge of electric utility operation- Research and analytical skills.

- Experience in project management- Experience in process understanding and process development- Knowledge of incident command principles- Demonstrated ability to work self-directed- Demonstrated collaboration skills- Proficient at both written and oral communication- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills- Demonstrated conflict management skills- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakehol

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