JOB PURPOSE
The Chief Meteorologist serves as MLGW's enterprise authority on weather intelligence, integrating advanced
meteorological science into utility operations, workforce safety, executive decision-making, Customer communications,
and emergency preparedness. Anticipate weather-related risks before they become operational challenges by providing
accurate, timely, and actionable weather intelligence that enables MLGW to protect employees, improve system
reliability, strengthen Customer trust, and support strategic decision-making. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Monitor evolving
atmospheric conditions. Develop operational and seasonal forecasts. Produce executive weather briefings. Translate
meteorological data into actionable business intelligence. Support Outage Management, System Operations, Electric,
Gas, Water, Engineering and Vegetation Management. Provide weather intelligence for storm preparation, restoration
planning, damage prediction and resource staging. Provide guidance on heat, cold, lightning, flooding, air quality, fatigue
mitigation, hydration and outdoor work scheduling. Prepare executive dashboards, seasonal outlooks, storm briefings
and risk assessments. Serve as MLGW's official weather spokesperson. Produce studio-based weather briefings,
preparedness videos, media interviews and customer education. Support web, social media, Customer messaging
(Convey), email, SMS and future digital channels. Participate in Emergency Operations Center and Incident Command
activities. Coordinate with NWS, TVA, FEMA, TEMA, Shelby County and peer utilities. Support load forecasting, revenue
forecasting, weather normalization and long-range climate planning. Evaluate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics,
and emerging weather technologies. Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Preferred: Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM)
and/or Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM).
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Environmental Science or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Four (4) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible forecasting experience. Excellent written, verbal, presentation
and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to executive and
public audiences.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must successfully complete NIMS training within one year of entering the job. Proficiency with NOAA, NWS, HRRR,
GFS, ECMWF, SPC, WPC, NHC, Doppler radar, satellite imagery, ensemble models, OMS, GIS, SCADA, ADMS, EMS,
DMS, AMI, vegetation and asset management systems, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and AI-assisted
forecasting tools. Work is performed primarily in an office with occasional travel to field locations, Emergency Operation Centers, and public events. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use. Must be available for extended
hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments during severe weather and emergencies. Occasional
outdoor work may involve adverse weather and lifting up to 25 pounds.
THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
