NERC Compliance Specialist to Principal

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs); collaborating with Transmission, Generation, Commercial Operations, and Corporate in compliance matters; interfacing with these business units in the standards development/review process. Develop standards, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to track and monitor compliance, perform daily tasks to monitor compliance, and perform quarterly/yearly reviews to demonstrate compliance. General direction may be provided in terms of broad goals and objectives but is responsible for establishing methods to attain them. Work with lower-level employees to provide guidance for daily tasks. Perform tasks required to ensure compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) reliability standards applicable to AEP. The tasks required vary widely relative to the standards measures, as such; tasks would be assigned to make best use of the successful candidate's background. These tasks would be principally related to processes and procedures developed to comply with the applicable NERC suite of standards. This includes: Validating report data against approval lists. Generating reports to save as audit evidence. Collaborating with other AEP business units to compile and validate evidence. Assist the Manager Transmission NERC Compliance to ensure that reliability standards, strategy, documentation, and associated evidence are aligned and consistent with AEP policy and strategy. Coordinate with other Transmission Organizations, Commercial Operations, Generation and Corporate in compliance monitoring and tracking. Maintain systems to track and monitor compliance with the NERC reliability standards. Ensure that appropriate processes are in place to track and monitor newly developed standards. Capture appropriate evidence and confirm that others are capturing appropriate evidence to meet compliance requirements, including approvals. Guide others through the process of reviewing developing standards to enhance the monitoring and tracking of NERC reliability compliance standards and facilitate record keeping of evidence associated with said standards. Participate in periodic audits performed by the RTOs to assess AEP compliance with the full range of NERC reliability standards; assist in performing internal audits as required. 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 expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you

Requirements

• NERC Compliance Specialist Principal SG9
• Education: Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field, Or High School Diploma / GED and two (2) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in addition to any experience noted above
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred.
• Experience with SCADA systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs)
• Collaborate with Transmission, Generation, Commercial Operations, and Corporate in compliance matters
• Interface with business units in the standards development/review process
• Develop standards, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to track and monitor compliance
• Perform daily tasks to monitor compliance, and perform quarterly/yearly reviews to demonstrate compliance
• Validate report data against approval lists
• Generate reports to save as audit evidence
• Assist the Manager Transmission NERC Compliance to ensure that reliability standards, strategy, documentation, and associated evidence are aligned and consistent with AEP policy and strategy
• Coordinate with other Transmission Organizations, Commercial Operations, Generation and Corporate in compliance monitoring and tracking
• Maintain systems to track and monitor compliance with the NERC reliability standards
• Capture appropriate evidence and confirm that others are capturing appropriate evidence to meet compliance requirements, including approvals
• Guide others through the process of reviewing developing standards to enhance the monitoring and tracking of NERC reliability compliance standards and facilitate record keeping of evidence associated with said standards
• Participate in periodic audits performed by the RTOs to assess AEP compliance with the full range of NERC reliability standards; assist in performing internal audits as required

Benefits

• NERC Compliance Specialist SG7($86,783.00-$108,480.50)
• NERC Compliance Specialist Senior SG8 $98,032.00-$127,439.50)
• NERC Compliance Specialist Principal SG9($115,126-$149,664.50)
• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees