Position Summary
A Wildfire Meteorologist performs a variety of duties, including collecting, analyzing, predicting and disseminating specific data and information on weather and its impact on fuels, fire potential and electric utility operations in order to provide Oncor with the most up to date and applicable fire weather and fire potential information available.
This role plays a critical part in Oncor's wildfire mitigation strategy by delivering timely and accurate meteorological insights that inform risk modeling, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) decisions, operational readiness, and field response activities. Supports projects and development of analytical tools. Maintains and enhances procedures for monitoring and alerting. Assists in real-time/operational forecast process improvements.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Identify and alert management of meteorological events capable of significant wildfire potential.
- Provide meteorological subject matter expertise for wildfire mitigation plans, operational procedures, and resilience strategies.
- Coordinate with state and federal agencies to ensure consistency and accuracy in fire weather messaging.
- Contribute to the Company's wildfire seasonal outlook meetings and long-term planning.
- Provide regular updates to internal groups and serve as authority for weather and other pertinent information.
- Support PSPS decision-making with weather forecasts, threshold evaluations, and real-time fire weather analysis.
- Monitor and interpret weather models, forecast data, and satellite imagery to identify emerging wildfire risks across Oncor's territory.
- Deliver daily and event-driven fire weather briefings to internal stakeholders.
- Monitor, analyze and report to senior management real-time weather conditions and expected forecasts on an hourly basis during significant fire weather days and storm events.
- Tracks results and measurements upon completion of projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of meteorological concepts, principles and practices pertaining to weather that relates to the wildland fire environment in order to provide expert, specialized analysis and advice.
- Knowledge of regional fire weather patterns, such as the Southern Great Plains Wildfire Outbreak pattern.
- Familiarity with fire behavior/simulation models such as Technosylva or similar.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work under pressure during high-impact weather and wildfire events.
Education
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or a closely related field is required.
- Applicants with a Master's degree in a related field are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with a Certification from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) or other equivalent professional recognition are encouraged to apply.
