NERC Compliance Engineer/Specialist - Job Family
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Location: Hammond, IN 46324
Description:
Description
Job Summary
This position evaluates, develops and implements compliance activities for the NIPSCO Electric Transmission, Generation Dispatch, Energy Management groups and others as designated in order to keep NIPSCO in compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC), Reliability First (RF), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and others as required. This position is also responsible for evaluating, developing and implementing strategies pertaining to corporate compliance associated with the Electric Transmission, Generation Dispatch and Energy Management groups, and others as designated to keep NIPSCO in conformity with Federal and State Compliance regulations.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications For Position
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
Physical Demands
This successful candidate will be considered for all 4 levels of this job family based on their education and work history.
For consideration, all candidates must submit a resume
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$65,900.00 - $160,500.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-11-22
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This position evaluates, develops and implements compliance activities for the NIPSCO Electric Transmission, Generation Dispatch, Energy Management groups and others as designated in order to keep NIPSCO in compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC), Reliability First (RF), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and others as required. This position is also responsible for evaluating, developing and implementing strategies pertaining to corporate compliance associated with the Electric Transmission, Generation Dispatch and Energy Management groups, and others as designated to keep NIPSCO in conformity with Federal and State Compliance regulations.
Essential Functions
- Participates and assists in reviewing the NIPSCO plan pertaining to Compliance Policy
- Conducts Compliance oversight activities to keep NIPSCO in compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, NERC, RF and MISO rules/regulations/standards/guidelines
- Supports the NIPSCO Compliance activities associated with State and Federal guidelines and laws where applicable. Maintains constant vigil over current and evolving state and federal laws and communicates possible courses of action regarding future Compliance Policy and assists with action plans for those affected
- Supports the maintenance and improvement of systems and software programs used by NERC Compliance personnel
- Participates in various committees pertaining to Compliance
- Complies with all professional training and ethics policies
- Completes and manages various projects as assigned
- Assists in the building of comprehensive Reliability Standard Audit Work Sheets (RSAW)
- Works with various Subject Matter Experts to obtain information to prove compliance
- Keeps informed of upcoming standards and communicates changes to Subject Matter Experts
- Provides evidence for periodic Compliance Data Submittals to RF, NERC and MISO
- Provides evidence for Quarterly Internal Peer Mock Audit (IPMA), RF Spot Checks, Guided Self-Certifications, and Compliance Audits.
Required Qualifications For Position
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, Business, Law, prior utility or compliance experience combined with Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to work with various SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)
- Ability to perform duties and communicate effectively under normal, emergency and contingency situations
- Ability to use of PC applications (MS Office Suite, MS Visio, Adobe PDF)
- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Travels as needed
- Firm understanding of electric utility operations
- Working knowledge of RF, NERC, and FERC Compliance
- Strong operations, financial and legal application background
- Project Management knowledge.
- Understanding of basic engineering/technical theories and principles
- General understanding of NERC Compliance principles and standards. Able to provide assistance with NERC Compliance training across the organization
- Basic ability to build of comprehensive Reliability Audit Work Sheets (RSAW)
- Basic ability to conduct NERC standards stakeholder voting, NATF engagement, MISO drills, ANOPR's and NOPR's, Basic knowledge of Utility Operations, Rates, Tariffs, Energy Trading, State and Federal regulations, NERC Standards, and company procedures
- Ability to use NIPSCOs Compliance and Operations tools (NICE, eso1, TOA, Confluence, Metric Stream, RSA Archer)
- Valid Driver's license
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Experience in both the State and Federal regulatory arena
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire
Physical Demands
This successful candidate will be considered for all 4 levels of this job family based on their education and work history.
- NERC Compliance Engineer Level I or Specialist I $65,900 - $99,000
- NERC Compliance Engineer Level II or Specialist II $77,400 - $116,200
- NERC Compliance Engineer Level III or Specialist III $91,000 - $136,600
- NERC Compliance Sr. Engineer or Sr. Specialist $107,000 - $160,500
For consideration, all candidates must submit a resume
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$65,900.00 - $160,500.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-11-22
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.