NERC Regulatory Compliance Expert II

Duquesne Light Company • Pittsburgh, PA

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team! Overall Purpose: Responsible to lead and support the overall administration of the Company's North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) internal compliance program including all aspects of compliance with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Operations & Planning (O&P) and PJM matrix requirements with a focus on maintaining a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the corporate NERC Compliance team, support the Company NERC compliance processes, business units and oversight responsibilities. Responsible for assisting the Regulatory Compliance Senior Managers with NERC CIP and O&P compliance program management and coordination, including the investigation and mitigation of any outstanding compliance issues and partnering with the IT and Operations business units to develop and implement mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline required.
• 15+ years of related experience required.
• At least ten (10) years of experience working with a regulated entity or regulatory organization required, particularly in the electric sector.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience with NERC compliance programs and implementation required.
• Knowledge and experience with transmission system operations/maintenance, Information Technology (IT) and/or Operational Technology (OT) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education such as a master's degree, Juris Doctorate, PhD, or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of the Company's NERC compliance program including oversight of compliance with applicable NERC Standards, completing self-certifications of compliance, responding to requests for data submittals, continual maintenance of evidence, investigations, self-reports and mitigation plans.
• Assist the Regulatory Compliance Senior Managers in coordinating compliance audits by FERC, NERC, PJM and/or ReliabilityFirst, including internal and external coordination, organization, review and preparation of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and evidence.
• Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups.
• Review all relevant communications from FERC, NERC, RF and PJM, distribute to appropriate SMEs within the Company, and respond to FERC, NERC, RF, and PJM as appropriate.
• Monitor the development of new/revised NERC Standards, notify appropriate individuals within the Company, and work with business units to ensure new NERC Standards/Requirements are implemented before the effective date.
• Review and update NERC compliance policies when required and perform various required annual reviews.
• Provide necessary assistance and training on NERC regulatory compliance to Company business units and SMEs.
• Investigate, document and manage potential violations of compliance related to NERC Standards and ensure effective mitigations plans are put in place and completed on schedule.
• Implement and monitor internal controls for the Company's NERC compliance program in accordance with NERC's risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.
• Effectively lead and coordinate personnel within the Corporate Compliance team to support and meet NERC Compliance goals across the Company.
• Provide professional recommendations and insights to aid in the configuration, implementation and management of a compliance management system to effectively track and document the Company's Internal Compliance Monitoring Program (ICMP).
• Coordinate Company's responsibilities related to NERC Alert notifications concerning reliability, security and compliance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a minimum of two days working in the office.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree