Job Details

Energy Recruiters has partnered with one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the U.S. to support their search for a Senior NERC Compliance O&P Specialist. This role executes specific tasks, reviews evidence showing compliance with theNERC O&P Reliability Standards, coordinates compliance activities, and provides guidance to Subject Matter Experts.

Compensation

Based on Experience

Location

Florida (on-site, not remote)

Responsibilities

Develops internal processes and controls to achieve/sustain compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Standards, and FERC Standards of Conduct.

Directs the development and maintenance of relevant training materials for compliance programs and provides training/direction to maintain continuous improvement.

Coordinates, and/or manages the non-compliance process including documentation, evaluation of each occurrence, and tracking corrective action.

Coordinates, and/or manages regulatory audit preparation activities to include preparation, critique and validation of reliability standard audit worksheets (RSAW's) and periodic updates.

Coordinates, and/or manages all on and off-site activities for self-certifications, audits, and cyber vulnerability assessments through the collection of documents and evidence and interaction with regulatory personnel.

Coordinates, and/or manages the storage of required NERC compliance documentation and evidence to ensure the material is available and follows BES Cyber System Information requirements.

balloting reviews for new and revised NERC Reliability Standards

Updates leadership on the status of programs, plans, reports, and related documents.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local industry, regional entities and internal stakeholders to allow for compliance with program requirements.

Monitors NERC Reliability Standards as well as SERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program, to ensure the Company remains in compliance.

Participates in the NERC Standards Development Process as necessary to ensure the Company's interests are addressed when existing standards are revised, or new standards are proposed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Information Sciences, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Process Management, Auditing, or Risk Management. Alternative degrees in combination with specialized experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Four (4) or more years' experience in NERC O&P Compliance, Auditing or Risk Management, Electric Utilities experience subject to NERC Standards

Demonstrated experience or sufficient knowledge of NERC O&P Reliability Standards, auditing procedures and risk management, incident reporting and response planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, procedures, and evidence, transmission and/or operations planning, and system operator protocol.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Effective communication and technical writing skills

Direct program work and lead cross-functional team efforts as necessary

Contact

Danielle Baase at ...@er-inc.com or 252-###-####