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Spark Power ⚡ · 4 months ago

Project Manager - NERC Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Spark Power is a leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services in North America, and they are seeking a Project Manager - NERC Compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory standards for renewable energy projects. The role involves managing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to prepare projects for NERC compliance.

Business DevelopmentElectrical DistributionElectronicsEnergy

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the NERC CIP implementation program, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements. Manage day-to-day activities related to NERC CIP Medium Impact integration program

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with NERC CIP, SOX, NIST, and other cybersecurity standards

Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential compliance issues and recommend corrective action

Manage project schedules to meet client commitments. Manage work orders and approve invoices

Manage project deliverables from estimating through closeout stages

Monitor and report on compliance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management

Stay current with changes in regulatory requirements and industry trends and adjust compliance programs accordingly

Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters

Review studies, one-line diagrams, models, engineering drawings, protection system documents, and other technical information to determine compliance

Collaborate with Spark Power Development and internal teams (IT, legal, etc) and external consultants to prepare future projects for NERC compliance

Qualification

NERC CIP complianceRegulatory standards knowledgeProject ManagementPMP certificationCompliance databasesAnalytical skillsPeople skillsMS Office proficiencyConflict resolutionProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsAttention to detail

Required

5 years Project Management Experience

Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and varied deliverables

In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards such as NERC CIP, SOX, NIST, and other relevant frameworks

Great attitude with a desire to exceed customer expectations

Must have excellent conflict resolution, problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to learn and demonstrate technical understanding of power plant systems, design, and operation as they relate to NERC Standards

Experience administering and/or working with compliance/work-flow databases or software (SharePoint or equivalent)

Excellent people skills, organizational and time-management skills, drive for results, attention to detail, and communication skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to work independently and/or lead a team

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Benefits

Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional customer base

Continuous training and skills improvement

Career advancement opportunities (ex – Branch Manager or Regional Manager)

Competitive wages plus incentive plan

Laptop and phone provided

Travel opportunities

Excellent benefit package

Company vehicle provided / travel provided

Employee referral program

Corporate discounts, Spark Store

Supportive and fun company culture with contests, employee recognition programs, training and development programs - SparkU

….and much more

Company

Spark Power ⚡

Spark Power is a leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America.

Founded in 2009

Oakville, Ontario, CAN

1001-5000 employees