NERC COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (DOQ)

Position Title

NERC COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (DOQ)

Position Number

026003

FLSA Status

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

$42,515 -$102,606 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Responsible for complex activities related to compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, including North American Electric Corporation (NERC) electric reliability standards, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) protocols and Texas Regional Entity (TRE). With little guidance, uses extensive technical knowledge of FERC/NERC/TRE and ERCOT regulations and standards to coordinate compliance activities across Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s Transmission and Generation Systems, including identifying and implementing systematic process improvements where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision, work assignments, training, and guidance to NERC Compliance departmental staff. Responsible for the daily activities and responsibilities of the department in the absence of the manager. Assigns and reviews the work of NERC Compliance Coordinators in the monitoring and the implementation of the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards’ monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance actions assigned to Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s Transmission and Generation Systems in order to remain in compliance with these federal regulatory requirements. Assist the NERC Compliance Manager and CCO with the BPUB’s FERC/NERC/TRE and ERCOT Non-conformance Process to document potential non-compliances to FERC/NERC/TRE and ERCOT standards and regulations, coordinate the evaluation of each occurrence for possible generic implications for other BPUB program participants, and track and document the implementation of corrective action for each occurrence to correct and prevent recurrence of the nonconforming condition. Conducts internal assessments and implements process improvements focused upon ensuring programmatic conformance and regulatory compliance. Identifies potential programmatic risks/weaknesses and takes action to institute required process steps to eliminate and/or mitigate the impacts of potential risks. Develops processes, procedural controls, and implementation mechanisms for achieving and sustaining compliance with the requirements of the FERC/NERC/TRE and ERCOT standards and regulations. Administers and coordinates regulatory audit preparation activities across BPUB to ensure that potential non-compliance issues are identified and corrected. Manages BPUB’s participation in the NERC standards development process to ensure that BPUB’s interests are addressed when new draft standards are proposed or existing standards undergoing revision are posted for comment by NERC. Manages the storage of required NERC compliance documentation and evidence by BPUB to ensure this material is available for regulatory audit. Ensures that required regulatory submittals are completed per the Regulators’ schedules. This includes being proficient in the use of the electronic data portal used by all applicable entities. Prepares documents in support of licensing for submission to NERC/ERCOT and follow up to approval. Attends meetings to represent BPUB in relation to compliance as necessary. Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of administrative practices, principles, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of Security/Information Assurance (IA) products such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems. Extensive knowledge of Cybersecurity and Information Technology. Considerable knowledge in utility system operations. Considerable knowledge of office procedures and equipment. Considerable knowledge of electrical theory and power production. Extensive knowledge in the operation of an electric transmission and distribution system. Comprehensive skills in computer technology including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational and project management skills, including demonstrated database management. Exceptional skills in writing procedures and producing technical documentation. Advanced skills in monitoring, evaluating, and interpreting vulnerabilities, remedies, mitigation measures, and performing vulnerability assessments. Effective oral and written communication skills in English; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate, coordinate, and supervise work teams, and resolve interpersonal issues. Exceptional ability to prepare complex compliance reports. Ability to comprehend the NERC CIP/Reliability Standards and remain current on regulatory changes. Ability to perform accurate work and manage a team under stressful situations. Ability to effectively and efficiently learn new concepts and software.

Education & Experience Requirements

NERC Compliance Apprentice

An Associate’s Degree in an Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related field and one (1) year of related experience is required. A combination of additional credit hours supplemented by some experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or related field.

A combination of appropriate education and experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.

Senior NERC Compliance Administrator

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering plus three (3) years of experience in the electrical utility sector. A combination of appropriate education and NERC Compliance experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering plus five (5) of experience with electric utility industry facilities and power system operation. A combination of appropriate education and NERC Compliance experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry facilities, power system operations, or a related field. An appropriate combination education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Driver License is required or receipt of a valid Texas Driver License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measure by company policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some physical effort may require lifting and carrying of moderately light and/or heavy boxes or objects. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time without discomfort with some physical effort that may require frequent bending, standing, and/or walking.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

- Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and

- Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S625P

Open Until Filled

No

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