SENIOR or LEAD NERC O&P Compliance Specialist

SENIOR or LEAD NERC O&P COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

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Position Summary:

the position is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of Seminole’s NERC compliance program.

The successful applicant will join a small team of regulatory compliance professionals responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of Seminole’s NERC compliance program. This role seeks O&P Standards experience and/or expertise.

*** THIS POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT EITHER A SENIOR OR LEAD SPECIALIST LEVEL DEPENDING ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CANDIDATE.***

• Guides SMEs in the development and implementation of compliance processes and procedures.
• Develops internal processes and controls to achieve and sustain compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC Standards of Conduct, and market manipulation training requirements.
• Directs internal activities relating to initiation and implementation of program changes.
• Directs the development and maintenance of relevant training materials for the compliance program.
• Provides training and direction to personnel in order to maintain an environment of continuous improvement.
• Oversees, coordinates, and/or manages:
  • The non‑compliance process to document non‑compliance to NERC standards, coordinates the evaluation of each occurrence, and tracks the implementation of corrective action.
  • Regulatory audit preparation activities to include preparation, critique, and validation of reliability standard audit worksheets (RSAW's) and periodic updates.
  • 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.
  • Response and action items required to ensure audit and cyber vulnerability assessment findings, and non‑compliance submission dates and required regulatory submittals are met.
  • 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.
• Presents updates to 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 effective achievement of business goals and compliance with program requirements.
• Monitors NERC Reliability Standards as well as SERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) to ensure Seminole remains in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the NERC Standards Development Process as necessary to ensure Seminole’s interests are addressed when existing standards are revised or new standards are proposed.
• Reviews correspondence from NERC, SERC, and industry groups to gain understanding of compliance program and appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

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.

Desire four or more years’ experience in a combination of the following:

• 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
  • Change management, incident reporting and response planning
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, procedures, and evidence
  • Business continuity processes and disaster recovery
  • System protection theories and applications
  • Transmission and/or operations planning
  • System operator protocols
  • Transmission, Generation, Distribution, and Energy Management…