Assists in the administration, planning, coordination, maintaining and updating of the Company’s Emergency Response Plans including crisis management, disaster recovery/business continuity, transmission system emergency operations, pandemic, and crisis communications plans. Provides aid and support for all emergency preparedness activities. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and company standards or guidelines related to emergency preparedness and response.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the development, annual review, updating and publishing of the various emergency response plans for all business units.
Investigates, researches and makes recommendations regarding best practices with respect to emergency preparedness for incorporation into the various emergency response plans.
Assists business units with design, development and documentation of work area (business unit) emergency plans.
Composes and delivers specific training to employees and contractors related to the various Emergency Response Plans.
Assists in the planning and execution of Emergency Preparedness Drills, including scenario development and drill logistics.
Participates with internal and external task forces, committees and agencies regarding emergency preparedness including those at the local and state levels.
Develops project plans and timelines for accomplishing all tasks; identifies inconsistencies between plans and proposes corrective measures.
Ensures that all emergency preparedness equipment and supplies are available and in good working order; coordinates the purchase of supplies/equipment as necessary.
Provides expertise and support to leadership and business functional areas; may perform as an ITC Incident Commander or Deputy Incident Commander when an emergency or business disruption occurs.
Assists in managing the company's mutual assistance process, including interfaces between all levels of corporate and operating company leadership, management representatives of contracted work groups and representatives of other utilities.
Represents ITC within the Great Lakes Mutual Assistance Group and the Midwest Mutual Assistance Group, and other external mutual assistance groups; acts as a company contact for requesting or providing mutual assistance.
Supports the company’s Event Free Performance program, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Communications, Organizational Management, or Management, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with planning, documenting or implementing emergency response, business continuity or emergency preparedness plans, preferably in a utility environment
FOR SENIOR LEVEL
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with planning, documenting or implementing emergency response, business continuity or emergency preparedness plans, preferably in a utility environment
FOR ALL LEVELS
Experience leading or participating in an organization's disaster response, managing emergency situations, or implementing business continuity plans.
Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification preferred for Senior Level
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely and effectively through written procedures and a demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations to audiences of varying knowledge level and size.
Ability to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with individuals in remote locations.
Ability to travel for Company business including overnight stays, as required.
Ability to provide leadership in emergency situations.
Flexibility to provide 24/7 support to respond to and manage emergency situations.
