Hiring: Senior Specialist, Emergency Preparedness - Hazard Awareness Trainer Company: Eversource Energy Location: Southborough, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:23:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •A minimum of five (5) years related experience in operations and emergency planning is required. •Five (5) plus years Fire Service is preferred. •Previous experience as a Fire Department Lieutenant or Higher is preferred. •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. Required Skills: •Leads the development, implementation and improvements to the Hazard Awareness Training program. •Primary Trainer for municipal public safety personnel on Eversource emergency response. •Leads the development, optimization and implementation of processes and strategies to achieve efficient and effective restoration of service and communication during emergencies on the Eversource transmission, electric distribution and gas distribution systems. •Leads upgrades and modifications to designated sections of the AHERP, ERP and Business Continuity Management Plans. •Leads in the development of change management strategies and tactical plans and implementation of new processes across the Eversource organization. •Leads, as a project manager, cross-functional teams in related large-scale process improvement initiatives. •Leads change management training / drill development and execution. •Develops and maintains clear, concise documentation of procedures / descriptions and job aids. Qualifications: •Strong project management skills and a thorough understanding of transmission and both gas & electric distribution issues and related activities within the utility industry. •Requires in-depth knowledge of fire service operations and first responder incident response operations. •Requires practical knowledge of strategic and tactical planning and familiarity with emergency operations including the NIMS, Incident Command System (ICS). •Requires excellent communications, facilitation and presentation skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. •Requires experience in process design, process design software, publishing of related documentation and familiarization with training development and delivery. •Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience. •Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Management strongly preferred. •MS in Fire Science, Emergency Management or MBA preferred. •Fire and Emergency Services Instructor preferred. •Fire and/or Emergency Services Instructor certifications preferred. Compensation: •$114,870 - $127,630 / 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!