Job Title: NERC Compliance Specialist

NERC Compliance Specialist
Corporate Office, 15445 Innovation Dr, San Diego, California, United States of America Req #366
Thursday, July 18, 2019
EDF Renewables North America, a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, is a leading North American independent power producer boasting over 30 years of experience across a broad spectrum of services. Our mission is to deliver renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Promotes the reliability of the Bulk Power System through rigorous compliance with applicable NERC standards monitoring and enforcement activities and functions as a team member for internal and external audit preparation.   Ensures relevant, valid, reliable, stacking, and sufficient evidence is available to demonstrate compliance. 
                               

Responsibilities:
Ensuring effective regulatory compliance to the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards by providing guidance to support and enhance operational business unit's risk management, Cyber, Information, Physical and Personnel Security programs. Maintaining and revise as needed EDF R compliance program infrastructure including the administration and maintenance of compliance policies, programs, and procedures related to the NERC CIP Standards. Preparing for, coordinate and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants or regulatory organizations. Working with responsible EDF R organizations to coordinate resolving compliance issues, and develop improvement recommendations and mitigation plans. Document and submit potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensure they are tracked for timely resolution and fully documented in auditable records. Utilizing EDF R compliance technology to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts. Coordinating FE compliance self-certification and data submittal activities. Keeping responsible EDF R organizations informed regarding NERC Standards Development activities associated with NERC's Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. Solicit input from appropriate EDF R subject matter experts and effectively communicating EDF RE's position on proposed regulatory standards to NERC. Ensuring timely adherence from responsible EDF RE business units to all new/revised NERC and NERC RTO regulatory obligations associated with Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. Maintaining awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Recommending and/or implement appropriate programs/initiatives, leading project teams as necessary, in order to timely implement effective integration of compliance programs or initiatives.  
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor's degree in networking, information technology or engineering with at least 2+ years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree or a bachelor's degree in a non-technical business field, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. The experience must include a basic understanding of the subject matter.
Experience developing and implementing new or significantly revised programs.
Demonstrated effectiveness in building relationships with diverse groups.
Advanced written and oral communications skills.
Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills to aid in the resolution of compliance issues.
Superior analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment.
Viewed as technical expert in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.   
 

Wo rking conditions:
70% of the time will be spent in the office, and the remaining 30% of the time will be spent traveling to project sites to conduct training, attend relevant meetings, and work to maintain the culture of compliance throughout the company.   

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.