MRS Risk and Control Lead - NERC

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric utility compliance is looking for an MRS Risk and Control Lead to ensure compliance with NERC standards. The role entails conducting risk assessments, leading project teams, and implementing internal controls. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Business with substantial industry experience. This is a two-year contract with potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the electric utility industry.
• Experience with NERC/MRS Programs in Canada and/or the US preferred.
• Additional assurance certifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments of compliance to MRS, particularly O&P standards.
• Lead project team resources to develop and implement MRS internal controls.
• Work with stakeholders for successful implementation of compliance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Internal controls

Compliance monitoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or relevant fields

Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent certifications

Job description

Job Title: MRS Risk and Control Lead - NERC

Job ID: MK138556119

One of TEEMA clients' key business priorities is to take steps to ensure compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS). MRS has been adopted by the BC Utilities Commission to achieve, sustain and demonstrate compliance with its obligations to support the reliability of the bulk electric system. The approximately 120 adopted Standards cover topics such as real-time operations, long-term transmission system planning, protection system maintenance programs and critical infrastructure protection.

This role in the MRS SigmaFlow Enterprise Project is focused on compliance to the Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards, by conducting effective assessments of risk, evaluating and developing associated internal controls, and working with business unit compliance teams to implement the internal controls.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments of compliance to MRS, particularly O&P standards.
• Assess existing internal controls at the MRS requirement level and co-create improved internal controls with business group compliance teams.
• Lead project and business group compliance team resources to develop and implement MRS internal controls at the requirement level and any process, procedure, policy, and program changes required.
• Work with the project team to automate internal controls with workflows in the compliance management system where feasible.
• Work with the project team and internal stakeholders for the successful implementation and sustainment of compliance with MRS, including coaching and assisting with training material development.
• Within the Internal Compliance Program, specifically, O&P, identify MRS-related improvements including governance, compliance monitoring processes/procedures and assisting with implementation plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant fields, or equivalent experience related to risk/controls/audit and assurance activities.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the electric utility industry and/or equivalent industry.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience as this role requires a broad depth of O&P MRS and project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated and proven senior level experience, ability and knowledge in the following: designing, evaluating and implementing risk programs and internal controls project leadership roles (e.g. project manager, business lead, etc.)
• Preference will be given to candidates with NERC/MRS Programs in Canada and/or the US.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent relationship management, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Effective presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Additional assurance certifications will be beneficial, such as Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent certifications (i.e. CPA, CFA, CMA, CRISC, CISA, CCMP)

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for a lower-level role.

This role requires regular or occasional attendance at a our client's workplace(s) and as such will be subject to the company Contractor Vaccination Policy. This policy requires all contractor resources to be fully vaccinated by January 10, 2022 or prior to the work assignment start date whichever date is later.

This is an initial two (2) year contract that may extend beyond that duration based on performance and workload.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com

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