Primary Purpose:
This position integrates meteorological data to provide continuously updated weather information to manage the impacts of weather on the electric system and identify vulnerabilities. Update and analyze operational forecast products. Support operational clients with emphasis on short-range prediction. Support projects and development of analytical tools. Maintain and enhance procedures for monitoring and alerting. Assist in real-time/operational forecast process improvements. Prepare and update documentation and training material for Red Flag Warning and Storm procedures. Provide daily weather reports and fire potential forecasts to company personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors, analyzes and reports to senior management real time weather conditions and expected forecasts on an hourly basis during Red Flag Warning and storm events. Prepares and disseminates daily operational weather forecasts, including daily weather reports and fire weather outlooks, year-round based upon defined criteria. Maintains situational awareness at all times regarding current and expected weather conditions. Completes weekly weather outlooks during the defined summer season to allow preparedness and proactive resource availability in the case of pending severe weather. Prepares and disseminates non-routine operational weather reports prior to and during significant weather events, including Santa Ana winds, winter storms, heat waves, and thunderstorm outbreaks. Supports emergency response during significant fire weather and storm events. Prepares and disseminates detailed wind and weather hazard forecasts prior to significant weather events. Provides real-time and forecast weather information during Emergency Operations Center activations as requested.
- Oversees SDG&E weather products, including the Fire Potential Index and Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index. Responsible for QA/QC and product integrity.
- Utilizes various information sources and atmospheric outlook models to develop short and long-term seasonal weather forecasts to allow preparedness and proactive resource availability. Prepares and develops information relating to temperature predictions, precipitation likelihood and potential long-range atmospheric conditions. Responds to internal weather-related data requests.
- Performs quality assurance and quality control on weather network and various SDG&E Meteorology-owned websites. Works with Operations Support Specialist to coordinate weather station maintenance. Keeps websites up-to-date with real-time and forecast information. Works with external vendors for website maintenance as needed.
- Travels to remote locations to maintain and inspect company-owned weather stations. Performs field studies as needed to support major projects requests.
- Serves as a liaison between SDG&E Meteorology and SDG&E Fire Coordination. Represents SDG&E Meteorology at fire agency meetings and conferences.
- Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
San Diego Gas & Electric
8326 Century Park Ct
San Diego
California United States
www.sdge.com
