NERC Compliance & Regulatory Training Specialist

Versant Power; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power in Bangor, ME is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support and guide the Company Compliance Program under the Manager of Compliance. The role focuses on monitoring regulatory changes, interpreting requirements, and ensuring alignment of policies with NERC and FERC standards.

You will collect, validate and report evidence demonstrating the program's efficacy. The position requires collaboration with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and various business units, plus ability to participate

Qualifications

• College degree in business, economics, marketing, information technology or electrical engineering, OR minimum one year experience working in information technology, legal, education, cyber security, corporate compliance, operational technology, or other technical position within electric utility.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on thorough inspection practices and comprehensive documentation.
• Strong project management, oral and written communication, coordination, organization, and facilitation skills.
• A functional collaborator willing to assume a support role or provide leadership as needed.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, vendors, law enforcement, emergency services, and the general public.
• Three or more years of experience working in an information technology, project management, education, legal, cyber security, corporate compliance, operational technology, or other demanding position within electric utility.
• Meet all criteria listed for Tier I.
• Certification in related subject matters such as PMP, CPLP, APTD, CompTIA Security, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CISSP, CISM, or ITIL preferred or ability to acquire certification within six months of hire.
• Experience with corporate compliance administration or leading a corporate training division.
• Five years or more of experience working in information technology, cyber security, corporate compliance, operational technology, or other technical position within electric utility.
• Meet all criteria listed for Tier I and II.
• Certification in related subject matter required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, such as NERC CIP, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, or SOC 2 type 2.
• Project management or project technical lead experience required.

Responsibilities

• Works with Compliance team to develop and oversee the regulatory compliance program in support of adhering to Department of Energy, FERC, and NERC standards and directives.
• Stays abreast of all changes to regulations and compliance requirements, updates Compliance Program accordingly and communicates changes in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborates with applicable business units to develop training programs in support of the Compliance Program.
• Acts as subject matter expert on the applicability and scope of standards with support from Legal and Regulatory Affairs as well as industry consultants.
• Provides regular updates on compliance activities for consumption by Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Executive Leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Assists with audit and investigation activities as required to ensure Compliance Program meets standards and issues of noncompliance are addressed in accordance with requirements.
• Prepares subject matter experts to participate in audits and investigations where appropriate.
• Participates in regulatory compliance planning sessions, tabletop exercises, and audit preparation meetings.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Coordination

Facilitation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT/engineering

Job description

Versant Power in Bangor, ME is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support and guide the Company Compliance Program under the Manager of Compliance. The role focuses on monitoring regulatory changes, interpreting requirements, and ensuring alignment of policies with NERC and FERC standards.

You will collect, validate and report evidence demonstrating the program's efficacy. The position requires collaboration with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and various business units, plus ability to participate