Energy / Grid Manager
Ministry: Science & Technology · Emergency Function: Energy & Power
Role Purpose
Manages backup power and energy systems during outages, ensuring shelters, communications, and critical operations maintain power when the grid fails.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop backup power plans for shelters and operations.
- Maintain and test generators and backup power equipment.
- Coordinate fuel supply for generators.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Operate and maintain backup power systems.
- Coordinate power allocation across critical operations.
- Support communications and medical equipment power needs.
- Coordinate with Trade & Commerce for fuel supply.
After an Emergency
- Assess power equipment performance and needs.
- Document energy lessons and outage impacts.
- Update backup power plans.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- Experience with generators or electrical systems strongly preferred for this role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background as an electrician or in power systems
- Experience operating and maintaining generators
- Knowledge of electrical safety
- Technical problem-solving skills
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.