WGL - Incident & Emergency Management Specialist

WGL - Incident & Emergency Management Specialist

Washington Gas has an immediate opening for anIncident & Emergency Management Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating the incident and emergency management process across the organization. This position requires the ability to be on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and assist the Incident Command Structure as needed.

You Will:

• Lead the implementation of the incident and emergency management processes, procedures, and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Act as a corporate liaison with external agencies (e.g., government, safety, and security agencies) and develop partnerships for emergency response exercises and actual incidents.
• Monitor industry incidents and develop methodologies to incorporate lessons learned into company practices and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by conducting emergency management after-action reviews, supporting the identification, assignment, and execution of corrective actions, and sharing lessons from emergency response situations.
• Build and maintain the emergency on-call roster and schedule.
• Coordinate emergency exercises and drills.
• Develop and implement emergency response training programs for staff.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential emergency scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal emergency management regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on emergency management activities to senior management.
• Promote EHS culture and ensure safety through site engagements and training focused on emergency response.
• Enhance collaboration by improving communication and teamwork during emergency response.
• Streamline emergency response processes, automate tasks, and maintain high operational standards to embed sustainability.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Safety, Public Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in emergency management, industrial operations, or a related field. However, candidates with 5 or more years of experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of the specified educational qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response procedures and best practices.
• Experience leading large-scale drills, exercises, and responses.
• ICS training (level of training obtained negotiable) preferred
• Certification in emergency management (e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)) preferred
• Experience with Incident Command Systems (ICS) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) preferred

We offer a competitive salary range of $78,000.00 to $113,250.00 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.