Sr NERC CIP Compliance Specialist

Requisition: 83273

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week

3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards exist to ensure the reliability and security of the bulk electric system. As a member of the NERC Compliance Group, you will perform governance and oversight of PSEG’s compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards. Please note that this position will report to the Newark General Office, and there is an in-person requirement of at least eight days per month.

Job Responsibilities

- Provide guidance and oversight to lines of business responsible for compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards on the interpretation of the Standards.

- Work with lines of business on investigations of potential non-compliances with the NERC Reliability Standards.

- Work with lines of business on drafting self-reports and mitigating activities to be submitted to ReliabilityFirst for reportable NERC potential non-compliances with the NERC Reliability Standards.

- Assist lines of business with preparing for and participating in NERC compliance engagements, including collecting and analyzing evidence and other documentation.

- Support the development of presentations on NERC compliance issues to senior management.

- Support PSEG's advocacy within the industry on the development of NERC Reliability Standards.

- Other relevant tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specific Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Compliance, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 6 years of equivalent experience such as engineering, auditing, analytics, operations, compliance, or in lieu of a degree, 10 years of equivalent experience such as engineering, auditing, analytics, operations, or compliance.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Planning and organizing skills, including time management and prioritization skills.

- Ability to work in both a team environment and as an individual contributor.

- Strong attention to detail, results oriented, and able to work concurrently with multiple deadlines and deliverables.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to build strong relationships with PSEG internal stakeholders.

- Strong negotiation and influencing skill sets.

- Strong project management skills.

- Knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards.

Desired

- Credentialed certification of NERC compliance knowledge.

- Utility transmission and distribution experience.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

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