Power Generation Compliance & Project Coord (Norfolk)

Dominion Energy•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for the coordination, analysis, and generation of Dominion Energy’s Renewable Energy fleet station/plant compliance reports to support and maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and Independent System Operator (ISO) tariff regulatory requirements. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Power Generation Regulatory Compliance (PGRC) department as the Renewable Energy (RE) liaison to ensure the implementation of the Company's comprehensive compliance programs for RE assets. Responsible for monitoring internal controls programs to ensure station/plant compliance with NERC and company procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements. Generates compliance reports, gathers and prepares supporting documentation for station/plant, communicates new reporting requirements to management, and prepares and presents periodic reports and status updates to management and/or Power Generation's Regulatory Compliance. As the RE fleet NERC Compliance Coordinator, duties include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of the internal controls monthly check sheets, self-certification packages, compilation of evidence to demonstrate compliance for each applicable Generator Owner/Generator Operator standard, and associated requirements, and maintenance of the monthly scheduled updates for the facilities. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of station/plant cyber security infrastructure and physical security control programs. Coordination of RE Department of Homeland Security Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) Alert and Advisory assessments in accordance with the established IT Corporate and PGRC defined process. Coordinator for RE fleet PowerCat change management process, inventory of cyber assets, and baseline management. Confers with management regularly, recommends specific action on various NERC compliance matters and/or concerns. Responsible for reviewing station policies and procedures; recommends contact and implementation strategies to support Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives. Develops internal processes to ensure compliance with NERC requirements. Assesses, identifies, and prioritizes NERC compliance risks based on the federal, national, and regional requirements. Serves as the station/plant's source of best practice information and keeps abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate and administer NERC compliance programs. Provides honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and responsible management. Coordinate, schedules, and implement an on-going internal self-audit process to ensure audit readiness. Monitors programs to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. In addition, this role is responsible for leading assigned projects such as the review and analysis of Generating Availability Data System (GADS) performance, or any assigned regulatory or station/plant related projects. Compiles and analyzes various data sources to identify station/plant issues, researches and develops recommendations, strategies, and protocols as appropriate. As the project lead, responsible for the oversight, coordination and assignment of team members. Provides management updates and progress reports as directed; responds to internal and external inquiries as needed. Provides input and recommendations to management in defining project parameters, communicating project findings, and implementing recommendations. This position may have non-Dominion Energy workers in their span of control.

Requirements

5-6+ years of power generation experience.
Working knowledge and understanding of regulations and policies governing regulatory compliance in a power station, with emphasis on NERC Compliance Program.
Demonstrates communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
Exceptional organization and planning skills.
Proven analytical skills, ability to review and comprehend technical information.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
Ability to research and understand NERC Standards and PGRC policies.
Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and independent decision-making expertise.
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret information and data to make sound decisions and recommendations.
Previous power plant and/or regulatory compliance experience required.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Mercury Air Toxic Standards (MATS), or Maximum Achievement Control Technology (MACT) is strongly desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, analyze, and generate compliance reports for Dominion Energy’s Renewable Energy fleet station/plant to support NERC and ISO regulatory requirements.
Serve as the Renewable Energy (RE) liaison to the Power Generation Regulatory Compliance (PGRC) department to implement compliance programs for RE assets.
Monitor internal controls programs to ensure station/plant compliance with NERC, company procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Generate compliance reports, gather and prepare supporting documentation, and communicate new reporting requirements to management.
Prepare and present periodic reports and status updates to management and/or Power Generation's Regulatory Compliance.
Maintain internal controls monthly check sheets and self-certification packages.
Compile evidence to demonstrate compliance for applicable Generator Owner/Generator Operator standards and requirements.
Maintain monthly scheduled updates for facilities.
Implement and maintain station/plant cyber security infrastructure and physical security control programs.
Coordinate Department of Homeland Security Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) Alert and Advisory assessments.
Manage the RE fleet PowerCat change management process, inventory of cyber assets, and baseline management.
Confer with management and recommend actions on NERC compliance matters.
Review station policies and procedures, and recommend implementation strategies.
Develop internal processes to ensure compliance with NERC requirements.
Assess, identify, and prioritize NERC compliance risks.
Serve as a source of best practice information and stay updated on NERC compliance trends.
Coordinate, schedule, and implement an ongoing internal self-audit process.
Lead assigned projects, such as review and analysis of Generating Availability Data System (GADS) performance or other regulatory/station projects.
Compile and analyze data to identify station/plant issues, research, and develop recommendations.
Oversee, coordinate, and assign team members for projects.
Provide management updates and progress reports.
Respond to internal and external inquiries.
Provide input and recommendations to management in defining project parameters, communicating findings, and implementing recommendations.