Meteorology Manager

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Date: Sep 17, 2024

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Lead the development of weather forecasting for the CenterPoint Energy service areas. Provides oversight of short-term weather forecasting including communication and reporting of the resulting influence and effect on enterprise-wide operations and systems. Monitors weather hazard conditions across 6 states including but not limited to wildfire risks, extreme heat and cold, geomagnetic disturbances, severe and inclement weather, and tropical storms.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and monitors weather forecasts and various models to provide operational weather data and reports that support operational decision-making during all critical weather conditions.

• Collaborates with Electric and Gas Operations teams, utilizing forecast information in conjunction with weather hazard risk and outage modeling, to make recommendations for implementing operational protocols to reduce the weather hazard risk and improve response to critical weather conditions.

• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

• Gathers and analyzes meteorological data from public and private sources. Use all sources to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts, with a particular emphasis on conditions that pose a risk to our operational activities.

• Prepares and disseminates operational weather reports.

• Maintains and develops tools and dashboards that visualize real-time and future weather conditions to ensure the efficient communication of evolving weather risks.

• Monitors and reports to leaders real-time and forecast weather conditions on a recurring basis during storm and critical weather events.

• Provides daily, short- and long-term seasonal weather forecasts to promote preparedness, and proactive resource allocation in the case of pending weather events.

• Maintains and enhances procedures for monitoring weather across the enterprise.

• Serves as the subject matter expert for all weather-related matters.

• Utilizes outage risk models in conjunction with weather forecasts to develop recommended operational protocols and actions.

Essential Functions (cont.)

• Serves as a liaison between the National Weather Service and CenterPoint Energy

• Works closely with internal teams, external partners, and meteorological organizations to gather and exchange relevant data, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of current and forecasted weather conditions and risks.

• Stays abreast of advancements in meteorological science, fire weather forecasting techniques, and risk modeling methodologies.

• Implements improvements to existing processes and contributes to the development of new strategies to enhance our weather risk management capabilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 24/7 availability to support emergency operations and disasters.

Education Description

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• At least 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in weather risk analysis and operational meteorology.

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.

• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.

• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

• Able to work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands.

• Able to reach, grasp, and move items.

• Able to distinguish color.

Working Conditions

• Able to support the Emergency Preparedness and Response program enterprise wide.

• Able to work extended hours during a 24/7 emergency event.

• Able to function successfully in environment with moderate pressure to meet deadlines.

• Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether open office, cubicle or private office.

• Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay

• Paid training

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Transit subsidies

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 09/17/2024​

Posting End Date: 10/01/2024

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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