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Duquesne Light Company · 2 months ago

Director, NERC Compliance

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company is a leader in providing electric energy, committed to creating a culture of inclusion. The Director of NERC Compliance will oversee the company's compliance program, ensuring adherence to NERC standards and leading efforts to maintain a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead Corporate Compliance teams for both CIP Compliance and Reliability Compliance. Direct multiple resources through planning and implementing technical or administrative measures, perform program quality checks, manage audit data processes, and champion a culture of reliability and compliance

Provide leadership and direction on implementation and compliance with NERC CIP and 693 standards. Direct all aspects of internal compliance monitoring program to ensure that the Company is 'audit ready' with appropriate evidence to demonstrate continuous compliance and the ability to respond to any internal and external requests in a timely fashion

Responsible for understanding existing and upcoming NERC standards and translating those standards into program requirements. Responsible for overall NERC compliance program including Internal and external audit performance and coordination Coordination and submittal of all scheduled requests, self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and data requests Review and coordination of all new NERC Standards and requirements Development of company-wide NERC training Investigation and mitigation of issues of potential non-compliance

Responsible for directing and coordinating the Company’s participation in compliance audits on NERC reliability requirements by FERC, NERC, PJM and/or RF. This responsibility includes internal and external coordination, as well as coordination, organization, review, and preparation of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (‘RSAWs”) as well as required data and evidence. Audit preparatory work will include conducting mock audits, and coordination of external assistance for mock audits, as required

Ensure appropriate training and communications across the Company on NERC Compliance. Review relevant communications from FERC, NERC, RF and PJM, and coordinate distribution and communication to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (“SMEs”) within the Company, and respond to FERC, NERC, RF, and PJM as appropriate. Follow and track reliability standards changes, notify appropriate individuals within the Company, and work to implement a compliance plan for such changes. Work with business units to ensure new NERC standards and requirements are implemented before the effective date

Work collaboratively across the Company to direct response to FERC, NERC or other governmental or regulatory agency requirements intended to address reliability or security requirements, including, but not limited to, NERC alert notifications or other regulatory notifications requiring response

Participate or coordinate participation in relevant FERC, NERC, RF, PJM and other relevant industry compliance calls and other regulatory and industry meetings (e.g., EEI, NATF), as required. Monitor changing standards and industry events and work with the Chief Compliance Officer and SMEs to prepare positions

Direct internal program to investigate, as necessary, any issue of potential non-compliance and work collaboratively to develop mitigation plans to fully address any issues of non-compliance. Responsible for overall program management and coordination including the investigation and mitigation of any outstanding compliance issues and partnering with SMEs and management to develop and implement mitigation plans. Direct Company’s activities associated with NERC’s Event Analysis program related to NERC standards

Further develop and implement an internal controls program across 693 and CIP to strengthen the Company’s internal controls related to NERC compliance

Direct the development, maintenance and operation of the DLC compliance management system to effectively track compliance with NERC requirements

Effectively manage personnel within Corporate Compliance to support and meet NERC Compliance goals across the Company

Along with the Chief Compliance Officer, design and implement the Internal Compliance Monitoring Program for the Company each year

Along with the Chief Compliance Officer, act as the Company liaison with any regulatory agency including, but not limited to RF, NERC or FERC on NERC Reliability issues including, but not limited to, reporting issues of non-compliance and responses to any inquiries

Work with the Chief Compliance Officer on any legal issues, or any compliance issues that require elevation including, but not limited to, resolution of potential non-compliances, regulatory investigations or other regulatory actions

In coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer, manage and coordinate overall development of 'self-logging' program for the Company including oversight of program execution

With the Chief Compliance Officer, develop and execute overall plan for reduction of NERC Compliance risk including mitigations to reduce risk of non-compliance

Report status of NERC compliance program regularly to the Executive Reliability Steering Committee or senior management as required. Develop and monitor reports that measure the Company’s progress in achieving compliance

Manage overall budget for the NERC Compliance program within the Corporate Compliance and OGC budget

Other responsibilities assigned include but not limited to directing the initial implementation and ongoing oversight of DLC compliance with new physical/cyber security and operational requirements established by regulatory organizations (e.g. DOE, FERC, NERC, PUC, etc.) impacting DLC facilities and systems

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Storm team duties as assigned

Qualification

NERC ComplianceCIP StandardsRegulatory ExperienceAudit CoordinationProgram ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionCross-Functional Team LeadershipAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline

15 years of related experience required and experience working with a regulated entity or regulatory organization, particularly in the electric sector

10+ years of prior management experience required

Strong leadership skills to effectively work with business and regulators in compliance matters

Excellent communication skills required; ability to communicate in a concise and professional manner in both written and spoken word; ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others on compliance initiatives; attention to detail; ability to resolve conflict; ability to lead cross functional teams through complex and detailed issues; ability to analyze and lead resolution of complex issues; Ability to quickly identify and adapt to changing priorities