Hiring: Associate Specialist, Emergency Preparedness (Gas) Company: Eversource Energy Location: Southborough, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:23:51 About the job Experience: •Zero to three years of experience required. •This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. •Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. •Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. •The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Required Skills: •Implements and maintains emergency preparedness and restoration plans to optimize the company’s emergency preparedness and restoration efforts up to and following any event and ensures full utilization and integration of the plan. •Assists in emergency plan development and emergency preparedness with Eversource’s Emergency Preparedness Department. •Lead and oversee proactive preparedness planning which includes monitoring weather forecasts; monitoring preparedness information and advising leadership during emergency events of plan requirements and protocols. •Lead and oversee After Action Reviews to ensure candid, unbiased assessment of operational events in accordance with emergency preparedness and restoration policies and procedures. •Works with Operations to recommend improvements to restoration strategies, planning and budgets •Works with Engineering to identify system hardening opportunities. •Works with System Operations to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and critical infrastructure standards. •Coordinates and assists with training, “tabletop exercises”, for individuals with emergency assignments. Qualifications: •Knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements. •Solid functional working knowledge of information technology. •Good verbal and written communication skills. •Bachelor’s degree in business or applied science or equivalent experience is required. •Degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, or closely related field is strongly preferred. Compensation: •$72,550 - $80,610 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!