Chris Vetromile

About Chris Vetromile

LICENSES / MEMBERSHIPS / TEAMS / QUALIFICATIONS • Certified Wildfire Mitigation…

Experience

1. Wildfire Mitigation Manager

   Austin Energy

   Jul 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Leads wildfire mitigation activities for Austin Energy (AE) by developing and establishing program goals, objectives, and strategies.Acts as a change agent; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; develops and implements strategies for continuous improvement. Serves as a wildfire mitigation expert and provides authoritative knowledge, analysis, advice, and recommendations that ensure effective risk management and mitigation. Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in interactions involving wildfire risk trends, common issues and best practices, and the development of effective mitigation strategies. Creates, maintains, and communicates AE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and Public Safety Power Shutoff program. Leads department strategic projects and initiatives under the Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Develops cross-divisional project teams across all the organization’s functional areas.Identifies and maintains wildfire risk metrics and key performance metrics for each initiative. Demonstrates and quantifies the reduction of risk due to the programs put in place. Establishes and maintains controls and reporting to manage and monitor budget, scope, quality, schedule, and risks across the portfolio of wildfire mitigation projects; maintains overall program completion that is on time and within budget.