NERC Compliance Specialist Sr. - NERC Compliance Specialist Prin.

ENRA NERC Specialist Sr.

The Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance (ENRA) team at AEP provides coordination and decision-making authority for NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance obligations. The team leads cross business unit teams, executes process improvements, performs root cause and incident analysis, provides independent oversight and technical support, project and risk management, metrics development, and engagement and outreach. The team operates in a matrix environment that interfaces directly with federal and regional regulators. This position within ENRA will be primarily focused on Oversight and Compliance Management.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed customers' expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

What You'll Do :

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide interpretations of obligations within the NERC and Regional Standards.
• Develop knowledge of the Standards and communicate with key staff at NERC and / or the Regions to add clarity regarding what is required to demonstrate compliance.
• Execute assessments of compliance related materials to determine readiness for external compliance audits and assurance of compliance status. Execute assessments of the design and operational effectiveness of reliability and compliance internal controls.
• Support completion of externally mandated deliverables, including compliance monitoring activities per NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
• Organize processes and procedures to support NERC CMEP functions per the NERC Rules of Procedure.
• Review responses to data requests; analyze data for trends and quality purposes; drive consistency in responses.
• Review mitigation plans; track milestone execution in response to potential violations of NERC and Regional Reliability Standards.
• Support responsible managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) in operational BUs.
• Coordinate process improvement efforts within the team.
• Participate with other utility stakeholders and industry organizations in the consideration of reliability compliance issues and associated regulatory matters.
• Participate in industry forums / events to keep current on industry best practices, tools, and technology.
• Drive organizational alignment through an enterprise-wide approach to achieving a state of audit readiness with each new NERC reliability Standard; contribute in governance-related activities.
• Execute central reliability compliance training and awareness program; ensure message content consistency and maximize delivery effectiveness.
• Review emerging NERC developments; Address feedback responses to drafting reviewing, and complying with the NERC Reliability Standards, and other standards.
• Participate in periodic Regional Entity (RE) and Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) audits, and internal audits as required.
• Support other ENRA functions as needed.

What We're Looking For : ENRA NERC Specialist Sr.

Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, communications, computer science, business, or related field of study; or Associate's degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Experience : In addition to any experience required above, five (5) years of experience in electric utility or similarly regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications :

Other qualifications / skills :

What You'll Get :

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. ENRA NERC Specialist Sr : (Salary Grade 8) $96,110.00 - $115,330.00

ENRA NERC Specialist Prin : (Salary Grade 9) $112,896.00-$135,443.00

Compensation Grade : SP20-008

Compensation Range : $96,110.00-$124,940.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is : S Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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