Power Generation- Senior NERC Compliance Specialist

Dominion Energy • Cayce, SC

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About The Position

Dominion Energy South Carolina is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for independently leading the coordination and administration of Dominion Energy's Power Generation NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance efforts, and for implementing the Company's comprehensive compliance programs. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Specific functions include: Development and administration of training programs to ensure successful implementation and advocacy of a NERC compliance culture within Dominion Energy. Assess, identify, and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on federal, national and regional requirements. Recommending content, implementation strategies, and specific actions to support for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives. Staying abreast of industry trends and participating in NERC working groups to be a source of best-practice and design, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs. Participation in NERC working groups to stay abreast of pending changes to standards and compliance requirements. Providing honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management. Partnering with compliance attorneys and other Dominion Energy registered entities to minimize legal and regulatory compliance risks. Preparing and presenting periodic reports to executives. Coordination, scheduling, and implementation of ongoing internal self-audit process to ensure continuous audit readiness within the business area. Execution of Dominion Energy's compliance audit preparations, schedules and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, REs). Administration and ongoing development of Power BI and Power Automate data management systems for compliance entries and tracking. Overseeing the content management of all documents and files within internal SharePoint platform and maintain page content and directories. Responsible for successfully leading complex special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-6+ years of directly related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of NERC Operations & Planning compliance regulations.
• Technical understanding of systems and modifications at stations for compliance verification.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance regulations.
• Skilled in interpreting compliance requirements into actionable procedures.
• Experience with data automation and management software tools like Power Automate and Power BI.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to research and understand customer issues.
• Respectful assertiveness to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Strong interpersonal skills including team leadership.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Compliance experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Math/Science preferred.
• Other disciplines may be substituted for preferred disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Development and administration of training programs for NERC compliance culture.
• Assess, identify, and prioritize NERC compliance risks.
• Recommend content and strategies for compliance program initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and participate in NERC working groups.
• Provide timely responses to Subject Matter Experts and management.
• Partner with compliance attorneys to minimize compliance risks.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to executives.
• Coordinate and implement ongoing internal self-audit processes.
• Execute compliance audit preparations and logistics.
• Administer and develop Power BI and Power Automate systems.
• Oversee content management within SharePoint platform.
• Lead complex special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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