COMPLIANCE LEAD
About The Position
The NERC Compliance Lead is a senior position that uses expertise in various subjects and insight into business processes to provide direction for company compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The role coordinates the support, maintenance, design, development, and enhancement of the company’s NERC compliance program, with a focus on safety and security of staff and systems. It also works across business units and with contractors and vendors to address compliance requirements, audit needs, workflow gaps, and remediation. The position is based in Bangor and reports to the Manager, NERC Compliance. It is exempt and non-bargaining unit.
Requirements
- Associate degree in business, economics, marketing, information technology, or electrical engineering, or equivalent education such as certifications or relevant work experience.
- Ten years of experience in a management or leadership position in a regulated industry.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills in a team environment.
- Strong customer service ethic.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively within teams.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to travel for training when required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Project management skills.
- ITSM solutions and ITIL experience.
- Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Experience with utility application systems and/or electrical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a focus on the safety and security of staff and systems.
- Develop and maintain the Internal Compliance Program.
- Coordinate team activities related to the support, maintenance, design, and development of the NERC compliance program.
- Direct daily and routine work plans for the team.
- Provide guidance and coordinate efforts to meet audit requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison to teams outside Compliance and to contractors and vendors working in the company’s interests.
- Assist with project management as a subject matter expert on company compliance with NERC standards.
- Work across business units to identify workflow gaps and develop solutions to facilitate remediation.
- Analyze NERC standards and coordinate resources to develop solutions that maintain compliance and avoid service disruption.
- Use the company’s ITSM solutions to facilitate workflows and controls.
- Contribute to NERC program development and enhancement by identifying and evaluating new technologies and recommending implementation and lifecycle support.
- Provide documentation, project tracking, and management reporting to support department work plans.
- Assist with policy and procedure creation and implementation.
- Maintain team documentation and training materials.
- Pursue knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory standards for the electrical utility industry and Maine state regulations.
- Perform other assigned duties, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
