NERC Reliability Compliance Consultant

Dominion Energy; Indiana; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a senior NERC compliance consultant to lead and advise on reliability standards across North America. You will train SMEs, identify gaps, and implement internal controls to strengthen our compliance program.

The role requires 7-8+ years in electric transmission or NERC compliance, strong leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced regulatory environment. Office-based with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years in Electric Transmission and/or NERC Compliance experience.
• Capable of performing difficult and complex work requiring advanced knowledge of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and NERC Standards.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
• Respectful assertiveness, to ensure compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
• Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
• Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Independent decision-making expertise.Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and backup to Subject Matter Experts across the business area and to personnel in the NERC Compliance Specialist position series.
• Proactively identifies gaps and potential solutions in the internal NERC compliance program and subsequently implements new internal controls following collaboration across the business area.
• Expert in assessing, identifying and prioritizing NERC compliance risks specific to the business area based on federal, national and regional requirements.
• Represents Dominion Energy NERC compliance interests effectively in internal and external forums such as NERC and Regional Entities.
• Acts as an agent of consensus in the stakeholder process.
• Provides direct assistance to the Manager-DEV Regulatory & Compliance on complex compliance issues and concerns, including assisting with the evaluation of new products/technology to ensure alignment with current compliance program and ERO guidance.
• Responsible for identifying and leading complex special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Consensus-building

Diplomacy

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Organization & planning

Decision making

BES/NERC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Economics, Engineering

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Serves as Consultant and subject matter expert regarding Dominion Energy’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance efforts and comprehensive internal compliance programs.

• Provides training, leadership, support, compliance expertise, advice, and backup to Subject Matter Experts across the business area and to personnel in the NERC Compliance Specialist position series.
• Proactively identifies gaps and potential solutions in the internal NERC compliance program and subsequently implements new internal controls following collaboration across the business area.
• Expert in assessing, identifying and prioritizing NERC compliance risks specific to the business area based on federal, national and regional requirements.
• Represents Dominion Energy NERC compliance interests effectively in in both internal and external forums such as North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), NERC Regional Entities (i.e. SERC, NPCC, RF).
• Acts as an agent of consensus in the stakeholder process.
• Provides direct assistance to the Manager-DEV Regulatory & Compliance on complex compliance issues and concerns, including assisting with the evaluation of new products/technology to ensure alignment with current compliance program and ERO guidance.
• Responsible for identifying and leading complex special projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 7-8+ years in Electric Transmission and/or NERC Compliance experience;
• Capable of performing difficult and complex work requiring advanced knowledge of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and NERC Standards;
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
• Respectful assertiveness, to ensure compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
• Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
• Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Independent decision-making expertise.Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Economics, Engineering

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 25%

Test Description

No testing required

Export Control

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What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$116300 - $151100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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