NERC Compliance Director

Reference: EPR005878
Posting Reference: #LI-HB1 #LI-Remote
Location: Remote, Remote, USA
Type: Full Time

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The successful candidate will be responsible for providing NERC compliance leadership for the O&M business in the areas of NERC 693 Reliability Standards and 706 (Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)) Standards. A comprehensive understanding of the regional variations of NERC compliance interpretations across the six regions, demonstrated success in managing NERC programs, strong relationships within NERC and the regional entities, a strong track record of effectively leading and managing people, and experience in a customer interfacing environment is required for this position. Previous experience working for NERC or a regional entity is highly desirable. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President – Operations West Hemisphere, will oversee the NERC department, and work closely with the O&M Region Vice Presidents of Operations, Regional Operations Directors, Facility Managers and Owners Representatives.

Job Responsibilities

Includes the following, however, other duties may be assigned as needed;
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the NERC Department.
Provide policy and procedure consultation, direction, and Interpretation for various reliability standards, requirements, and guidelines.
Support the implementation of reliability standards and compliance program measures and internal controls.
Provide oversight and guidance to the NERC team in supporting the Regional VP Operations, Regional Operations Directors and Facility Managers regarding NERC compliance.
Identify any NERC risks across the O&M portfolio and effectively communicate that risk with O&M customers and EthosEnergy management.
Attend periodic phone calls and meetings as requested by Regional VP Operations, Regional Operations Directors, Facility Managers, and Facility Owners.
Provide monthly reporting on the status of NERC compliance across the EthosEnergy portfolio.
Develop and maintain relationships at an appropriate level within NERC and the regional entities.
Lead the development of an ERCOT Protocol compliance system should this become necessary. This would include training facility management and conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
Ensure best practices are incorporated into the NERC policy guideline and Internal Compliance Program (ICP) as required.

Required Skills / Knowledge

The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience developing administrative 693 Policies and Procedures that have been audited by a NERC Regional Entity.
They will have generator-specific experience (GO/GOP), experience with 706 (CIP) Standards, and experience managing people.
Experience working at NERC or a regional entity is highly desired.

Experience

Ten (10) plus years NERC compliance experience, a demonstrated track record of successful performance as a NERC manager implementing and maintaining an effective compliance program, experience managing people, and experience in a customer service environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher required.

Physical Requirements

Office based. #LI-HB1 #LI-Remote

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