Reliability Compliance Officer

Homer Electric Association•Kenai, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to be seeking a Reliability Compliance Officer to join our team at our Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to promote a culture of reliability, security, and compliance awareness across the organization through training, communication and leadership engagement. To establish, implement and maintain a comprehensive reliability compliance program aligned with Railbelt reliability Council (RRC) standards and applicable regulatory requirements in alignment with industry best practice. Coordinate across departments to ensure the cooperative's programs, systems, policies, and processes are compliant with RRC Reliability Standards, including Critical Infrastructure Protection ("CIP") standards. Facilitate internal and external audits related to compliance and lead audit preparation activities, including coordinated evidence gathering, internal mock audits, and corrective action plans. Collaborate with all departments to mitigate risks and ensure physical and cybersecurity measures are implemented. Communicate with regulatory agencies, compliance committees, and utility organizations to stay updated on compliance expectations, standards revisions, and other industry developments, may serve as the cooperative's representative to the RRC Board of Directors and RRC committees as needed.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in regulatory compliance, auditing, risk management, or electric utility operations.
Experience should provide a working knowledge of electric utility regulatory frameworks, reliability standards, and audit process.
Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, law, or a related field preferred. In lieu of degree preference, eight (8) years of progressively responsible applicable experience may replace the degree.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
NERC System Operator Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of reliability, security, and compliance awareness across the organization through training, communication and leadership engagement.
Establish, implement and maintain a comprehensive reliability compliance program aligned with Railbelt reliability Council (RRC) standards and applicable regulatory requirements in alignment with industry best practice.
Coordinate across departments to ensure the cooperative's programs, systems, policies, and processes are compliant with RRC Reliability Standards, including Critical Infrastructure Protection ("CIP") standards.
Facilitate internal and external audits related to compliance and lead audit preparation activities, including coordinated evidence gathering, internal mock audits, and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with all departments to mitigate risks and ensure physical and cybersecurity measures are implemented.
Communicate with regulatory agencies, compliance committees, and utility organizations to stay updated on compliance expectations, standards revisions, and other industry developments.
May serve as the cooperative's representative to the RRC Board of Directors and RRC committees as needed.