Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Arizona Public Service; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regulatory Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to regulatory standards in the electric utility sector. This role involves evaluating compliance programs, participating in audits, and coordinating with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance and a passion for maintaining high operational standards. Join a forward-thinking company committed to a sustainable energy future, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping compliance strategies and ensuring the integrity of operations. Embrace a hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of regulatory compliance experience in the electric utility sector.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with NERC operational requirements.
• Participate in compliance audits and investigations.
• Develop and maintain compliance-related controls and systems.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Audit Participation

Electric Utility Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience (6 years)

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Analyst evaluates, implements and maintains the organization's compliance with regulatory rules and standards for technical areas that include but are not limited to operations, planning, siting, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), reliability and safety. Maintains programs and procedures to ensure compliance with technical standards established by national, regional and local regulatory authorities, and prepares related regulatory filings and reports. Participates in audits, training, risk assessments and security reviews of compliance programs and takes actions to remediate noncompliance issues. Interacts with technical representatives from regulatory authorities and other energy market participants.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• And a minimum 2 years' related regulatory compliance experience.
• In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience totally 6 years is required.
• General knowledge of electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues and related compliance requirements.

Major Accountabilities

1) Monitors and confirms compliance with operational and technical requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
2) Participates in investigations.
3) Contributes to the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of compliance-related controls and systems.
4) Participates in the monitoring of transmission operations and planning to ensure compliance with federal, regional and local regulations
5) Coordinates Compliance Audits by FERC, NERC and other regulatory bodies.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.