Associate/Compliance Program Manager

The generation compliance program manager performs tasks and assignments necessary to achieve and promote compliance with all mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards on the bulk electric system and all related state regulatory requirements related to power generating facilities and associated equipment. Assignments include evaluation of existing and new regulatory requirements, generation and evaluation of compliance metrics, utilization of information to assess and improve operational compliance activities and development of programs that facilitate the implementation of mandatory NERC reliability standards. The generation compliance program manager will have responsibility for establishing and meeting all related compliance deadlines.

Provide leadership for the recognition of compliance risk and the identification and implementation of processes necessary to drive compliance outcomes with all NERC, MRO, IUB, SDPUC, ICC codes and standards. (30%) Prioritize compliance work, develop, track and implement programs that will ensure full compliance. (30%) Work with local operations groups to plan and schedule compliance work. (20%) Review compliance information and prepare final reports to management in a professional and accurate manner. Track results through resolution. Review and comment on proposed regulatory rules and determine the impact of operations and recordkeeping. (10-20%) Encourage the interchange of information, ideas and techniques related to compliance. Provide input on proposed and adopted substation standards. (5-10%) Assist the compliance and standards group with the creation of compliance plans as assigned. (5-10%) Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and required.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Advanced degree in engineering or MBA preferred.

Four years of experience of related experience in utility operations.

Six years of related experience in utility operations required for the Compliance Manager.

Compliance and project management experience a plus. Leadership qualities necessary to successfully drive compliance initiatives.

Effective oral and written communication skills consistent with the ability to present to MidAmerican Energy Company leadership. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to aggressively and successfully implement and manage all generation compliance programs, policies and projects. Project management experience; ability to understand technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities. Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to properly analyze cost/benefit scenarios and determine impact assessments. Must have the ability to solve complex business problems and produce creative solutions.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.