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City of Austin · 1 month ago

Electric Reliability Operations & Planning Compliance Program Manager

Austin Energy Headquarters

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

The City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. They are seeking an Electric Reliability Operations & Planning Compliance Program Manager to oversee compliance with Electric Industry Reliability Standards and manage a team of Compliance Analysts to support compliance activities across the organization.

Association

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Monitors and interprets NERC Reliability Standards as it pertains to the Operations and Planning (O&P) functions, as well as State, Regional and Federal regulatory requirements (e.g., FERC, ERCOT, Texas RE, PUCT) governing Electric Utility operations

Tracks proposed changes to standards and regulations and coordinates internal responses to proposed rulemakings or standards’ revisions with appropriate Austin Energy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to allow timely comment or voting on such matters. Drafts comments to the applicable regulatory authorities

Leads cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise-wide compliance with O&P Reliability Requirements

Manages and maintains a comprehensive compliance program for O&P Reliability Requirements. Maintains a compliance calendar and ensures timely execution of compliance obligations. Oversees the development, review, and approval of internal controls, written policies and procedures necessary for compliance

Assists in developing and maintaining compliance monitoring systems and programs regarding compliance, including processes for self-reporting non-compliance events. Assists work groups with standards and regulatory rules implementation

Coordinates responses to requests for information, audits, spot checks, and other compliance monitoring activities

Assists the Reliability Compliance Director in managing and leading the internal and external audit processes required to maintain consistent standards to assist in compliance

Advises the Reliability Compliance Director on the state of the company's O&P Reliability Requirements compliance

Represents Austin Energy in Reliability Requirement development activities and informs appropriate staff of Reliability Requirements changes and initiatives

Manages regional certification and registration process for Austin Energy

Develops and implements internal processes to assist in compliance with Reliability Requirements and codes of conduct

Monitors and reports on compliance violations. Conducts compliance investigations and develops mitigation plans for potential violations

Promotes a culture of compliance across the organization. Develops and delivers training programs for Operations & Planning compliance expectations

Participates in industry working groups, standards drafting teams, or compliance forums. Stays informed of best practices and emerging compliance trends

Qualification

NERC O&P Reliability RequirementsERCOT ProtocolsElectric utility operationsProject ManagementISO quality managementUtility financial practicesTechnical communicationConflict resolutionLeadership skills

Required

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of experience working in a field related to the job

Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to two (2) years

Valid Class C Texas Driver License

Knowledge of NERC O&P Reliability Requirements and PUCT Rulemaking and Codes of Conduct

Knowledge of ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides

Knowledge of systems used to forecast, evaluate, monitor, and control the transmission grid and generation resources

Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) quality management requirements

Knowledge of Electric utility transmission and generation planning and operations

Knowledge of electric industry operations and evolving national and Texas regulatory developments

Knowledge of utility financial practices, including budget preparation, financial, regulatory and managerial accounting practices

Knowledge of systems used to forecast, evaluate, and transact business in the electric industry

Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication, including preparation of written reports

Skill in handling conflict resolution

Strong leadership and communication skills

Skill in project management

Preferred

Experience in NERC or ERCOT compliance related to an electric utility

Experience participating in or leading a NERC audit

Experience supervising or leading a team of professionals in a field related to electric utilities

Technical expertise in a field related to reliability compliance: generation operations, transmission operations, transmission planning, protection engineering, transmission engineering, generation engineering, or energy market operations

Professional Engineering License

Project Management/Program Management/PMP certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint and document management systems