Technical Advisor - Power Risk Issues and Strategic Management

North American Electric Reliability Corporation

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Advisor will provide support and consultation for Standards and Engineering, departmental and ERO Enterprise coordination, and other strategic risk management and reliability initiatives. This person is a primary point of contact and technical subject matter expert for matters related to reliability standards and other identified power risks. The Technical Advisor is abreast of the variety of risks posed to the Bulk Electric System (BES), and is able to translate and respond to highly technical and complex issues in a meaningful and thoughtful manner. This person is communicative and diplomatic in their approach to handling inquiries, meeting with key stakeholders, and leading projects. The Technical Advisor reports to the Manager, Power Risk Issues and Strategic Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field and/or 10 years of related experience
Power System Planning experience, including Probabilistic Assessments
Expertise in Reliability Standards and the NERC’s Reliability Standards development process
Proficiency in system operations and planning
Quick learner with the ability to grasp new technology and respond as needed to create project plans and develop mitigation strategies
Strategic thinker with vision for the direction of standards efficiency and improvement
Strong interpersonal skills, customer service oriented. Ability to interface with internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and ability to manage multiple projects and accept shifting priorities
Excellent word processing skills including ability to use advanced formatting with Microsoft Word
Exceptional focus and attention to detail with skills in proofing, editing, or other detailed work
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to lead a team or task force as needed to tackle deliverables

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a high-volume production environment is desirable

Responsibilities

Identifies and analyzes emerging risks from a variety of sources, and assists with determining if new or revised Reliability Standards are warranted
Leads complex and multi-disciplinary projects related to Reliability Standards
Participates in cross-departmental Gap Analysis process
Supports and consults on multiple standards development projects as a lead technical resource for the Standard Authorization Request (SAR) Reliability Standard, or Request for Interpretation (RFI)
Helps prepares and review initial draft SAR when projects are initiated by NERC
Responds to internal and external requests for information and inquiries for a breadth of questions on risks to the BPS
Serves as liaison or NERC representative with multiple technical and non-technical committees, trades, regions, and organizations
Identifies and prioritizes incoming work-streams, including RFIs and SARs from the industry
Works with analysts to develop department Internal Controls and ensures Internal Controls are followed within the department
Develops ERO positions around existing and emerging threats to BPS reliability leveraging industry expertise in conjunction with data and statistical analysis to support initiatives
Aiding and assisting cross departmental assessments on the reliability of the Bulk Power System, including Probabilistic Assessments
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned