Sr Transmission Ops NERC Compliance Specialist

PSEG; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG Long Island is seeking a Sr Transmission Ops NERC Compliance Specialist to oversee Transmission Operations compliance with NERC standards for LIPA registrations. The role evaluates standards for applicability, develops RSAWs for audits, and leads internal control development to ensure ongoing compliance.

The position requires coordination with NYISO groups, SME collaboration, and travel within the service territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field with 5 years experience; candidates without a degree must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of NERC rules, regulations, and policies in relation to reliability.
• Understanding of wind, solar, and storage design fundamentals and related risks to bulk electric system.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator certification expected within 6 months.
• Valid US Driver's License required to travel for site visits within PSEG Long Island service territory.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed new or updated NERC Standards and/or NERC alerts; provide feedback/recommendations to Compliance group.
• Develop or update Transmission Operations Policies and procedures to comply with standards; travel within service territory.
• Maintain evidence supporting NERC Reliability standards.
• Maintain, develop and update Reliability audit worksheets; review with Compliance.
• Represent LIPA on NYISO Transmission Operations Working Groups and attend meetings as needed.
• Perform compliance tasks (Protection Memo review, annual verifications, annual generator fuels and emissions reports, seasonal ratings review, audits).
• Develop and monitor internal controls to maintain compliance with NERC standards.
• Provide SME updates and coordinate RSAW updates with other SMEs.

Skills

NERC compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sr Transmission Ops NERC Compliance Specialist

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary:

The Transmission Operations NERC Compliance Specialist will manage Transmission Operations compliance with NERC Operating and Planning standards that apply to LIPA's NERC functional registrations, for which Transmission Operations is responsible. This includes review of updated and new standards for applicability. Evaluation of these standards to determine necessary changes to Transmission Operations policies and procedures to comply. Develop and update reliability standard audit worksheets (RSAW) for NERC audits, act as subject matter expert (SME) where applicable. Develop and manage internal controls to ensure compliance and compliance related tasks are performed. Represent LIPA on various NYISO working groups. Coordinate with other SME's as necessary if Transmission Operations input is needed on RSAWs. Review and respond if necessary to NERC Alerts. Perform various compliance related notifications, (Department of Energy, NERC, NPCC).

Job Responsibilities:

• Review proposed new or updated NERC Standards and/or NERC alerts. Provide feedback/recommendations to Compliance group. Review finalized new and updated standards for impacts to Transmission Operations Procedures.
• Develop or update Transmission Operations Policies and procedures to comply with standards. Travel within service territory in field as required to support this effort.
• Maintain evidence in support of NERC Reliability standards.
• Maintain, develop and update Reliability audit standard worksheets. Review with Compliance.
• Represent LIPA on NYISO Transmission operations Working Group including but not limited to NYISO Transmission Operator Working Group, NYISO System Operator Advisory Subcommittee, and NYISO Operating Committee. Attend in person/remote meetings at NYISO or adjacent TO's as needed.
• Perform compliance related tasks, (Protection Memo review, Annual Verification of need for external NON-BES facilities, Annual Generator Fuels and emissions report download and provide to operators, Seasonal Ratings Review, communications compliance audits and review of processes.
• Develop review and monitoring of internal controls to maintain compliance with applicable NERC standards.
• Provide updates as supporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) and coordinate with other SME's for RSAW updates.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years relevant work experience, candidates without a degree must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
  • Relevant work experience should include a combination of NERC reliability and Transmission control center experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NERC rules, regulations, and policies, as related to reliability.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a Transmission control center.
• Understanding of wind, solar, and storage design fundamentals and associated risks to the bulk electric system
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and to work collaboratively across an organization to identify issues and create solutions.
• NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator certification expected to be obtained within 6 months.
• Valid US Driver's License required to travel to conduct site visits within PSEGLI service territory. Attend in person/remote meetings at NYISO or adjacent TO's as needed.

Desired:

• NERC Transmission Operator Certification.
• NERC compliance experience.
• Good grasp of industry processes and existing business regulations.
• Data visualization and presentation skills.
• Experience working in the electric utility industry.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached listandnot also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

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