Transmission Operations (TOPS) Compliance Manager

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

5d•$117,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for working with Transmission Operations SMEs, leaders, and the enterprise and embedded compliance teams to ensure compliance with all NERC standards applicable to the Operations organization including TOP, IRO, EOP, BAL, and PER. This individual will work with stakeholders to develop internal controls and/or advise on enhancements to existing controls. This role will have responsibility for identifying operational compliance risks, internal control gaps, and ensuring operating procedures, desk instructions, and switching practices align with regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will assist in audit preparation efforts for Operations applicable standards, and will assist in implementing improvements based on audit findings, events, and lessons learned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or three (3) years of additional experience in lieu of a degree)
Minimum of seven (7) years of compliance or related utility experience.
High level of motivation and commitment to demonstrating the AEP core principles.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and execute internal controls.
Identify compliance gaps and risks; work with stakeholders to implement improved compliance practices.
Assist in potential non-compliance investigations for operations incidents.
Implement compliance program enhancements associated with findings, lessons learned, events.
Assist in development of audit evidence, RSAWs, and audit RFI responses.
Review operating procedures for compliance with requirements.
Advise business unit stakeholders on best practices and standard adherence