This position is responsible for the organization, planning, administration, oversight and
implementation of the Company's emergency preparedness organization and associated processes. This includes the management and coordination of the Company's resources and activities designed to address all aspects of threats, hazards, planned events, and other emergencies. This position develops the strategies necessary for the Company to be prepared, equipped, trained, and ready to deal with the consequences of such events to ensure business continuity as well as mitigate the effects and recover from the impacts. Responsible for establishing and implementing business objectives, strategies and plans in support of company strategic goals. Will also manage and allocates resources associated with such initiatives. Responsible for leading and managing process documentation in aforementioned areas, as well as the selecting, coaching, and development of associated employees/staff.
Job Responsibilities
Manage Emergency Management/Emergency Preparedness to ensure compliance with readiness related BPU initiatives. Review all lessons learned, finalize action items and track progress/completion. Provide primary interface between Distribution, Transmission (Electric) and external agencies (NAMAG, FEMA, OEM, DHS, EEI, etc.) in coordinating efforts for large system emergencies including development and implementation of procedures and drills. Attend industry best practice meetings for PSE&G Electric Operations (NAMAG, FEMA, OEM, DHS, and EEI etc.) Manage the operations of the Incident Command Center (DERC). Manage the Mutual Aid process for Electric Operations (DERC). Manager Business Continuity Plan for T&;D Electric Operations. • Manage all aspects of Emergency Management/Emergency Preparedness processes and procedures. This would include the administration, development and successful implementation of such plans. • Ensure compliance with Emergency Management/Emergency Preparedness/Business Continuity plans, including BPU readiness related initiatives through documentation and self-assessments, evaluation of outcomes, and adjustment to programs, as necessary. Ensure emergency management plans are documented, audited, updated and distributed on an annual basis. • Review all lessons learned/corrective action plans, After-Action Reviews, etc. Finalize action items and track progress/completion and review with senior leadership. This would include the oversight, development, and delivery of companywide emergency management training and exercise programs including table-top and functional exercises focused on scenario based events like, pandemic, major storm, heat, external threats, etc. for both operational and non-operational personnel. • Perform all yearly readiness training across Electric Distribution and Annual Drills. • Manage the PSE&G Business Continuity Plan across Electric Distribution. • Attend and actively participate industry best practice meetings and conferences for PSE&G Electric (NAMAG, FEMA, OEM, DHS, and EEI etc.) to ensure continuous improvement within the organization. • Ensure the Utility Emergency Operations Center(s) (UEOC) are in a state of
operational readiness.
Job Specific Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Emergency Management or minimum of 8 years of
experience in the management, leadership, communication and training in utility emergency preparedness. • A minimum of 8 years broad experience in the ICS Command structure incorporating FEMA & DHS exercises. • Knowledge of applicable labor agreements and utility field operations. Thorough knowledge of PSEG safety rules and regulations. • Leadership and teamwork skills capable of collaborating with both internal as well as external stakeholders for joint success. • Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, develop and execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development and implementation of multiple systems, programs or processes. • High degree of independent initiative, discretion, and judgement as well as the ability to integrate company priorities in emergency situations. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential danger and determine the proper course of action. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and communicate objectives and action plans both internally and externally. • Strong leadership skills and organizational abilities to oversee multiple and complex issues, along with experience presenting complex topics to company executives, internal and external stakeholders. • 24/7 availability to support emergencies and disasters.