Department Manager - S&TO NERC Compliance
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. - New York City, NY
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Overview The primary function of the position is to manage the process for Con Edison's compliance with NPCC and NERC electric reliability standards.The objectives of the Department Manager are to manage the electric reliability compliance activities of the Company and ensure the Company effectively participates in the NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program and the NPCC Criteria Compliance Enforcement Program.The Department Manager is essential to the Company's success in maintaining compliance with NERC and NPCC electric reliability standards.Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Manage Con Edisons compliance with Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) and North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) electric reliability standards, distribute all NERC compliance and technical documents, oversee NERC alerts and facilitate comprehensive NERC compliance training. Interact with NERC, NPCC, PSC enforcement regulators, responding to inquiries, preparing SMEs for audit interviews and responding to audits. Develop, monitor, and enhance Con Edisons NERC compliance program, and further lead a team of companywide energy industry professionals in executing the NERC compliance program. Conduct inter-departmental compliance assessments and recommend enhancements. Evaluate non-compliance allegations, establish violation assessment and executive review teams and formulate comprehensive executive summaries of all violation allegations submitted to NPCC and/or NERC. Administer the compliance self-certification process, ensuring all self-certifications are accurately and timely completed and submitted to respective enforcement authorities. Represent Con Edison in compliance-related engagements sponsored by NPCC, NERC, North American Transmission Forum (NATF), EEIs Reliability Executive Advisory Committee (REAC) and other EEI committees. Influence the development of reliability standards and related requirements through participation in regional and national compliance committees and conferences. Collaborate with industrywide executives and advocate for company positions. Oversee the standards development process and balloting, ensuring subject matter experts are fully informed of new and revised standards, providing strategic ballot recommendations. Formulate advanced compliance measures for new NERC and NPCC Standards and ensure the adoption of such measures across departmental compliance programs companywide. Direct the reporting of all system events to NERC and NPCC, performing thorough compliance reviews, and providing support in the development of mitigation plans for compliance violations. Interface with NERC and NPCC to negotiate final resolution when necessary. Manage the monthly creation and distribution of NERC notices of penalty for executive review and respond to executive inquiries. Administer a secure compliance website for archiving company compliance records and documentation, including cybersecurity documents. Manage the NERC Transmission Availability Data System (TADS) for Con Edison.Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree In Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience. or Master's Degree In Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience. Preferred Education/Experience Master's Degree In Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience. Relevant Work Experience Minimum 8 years experience in power engineering, transmission planning analysis, energy markets or operations with a minimum of 6 years experience preferred in the review, development and management of NERC and NPCC electric reliability standards and criteria. Required Demonstrated leadership abilities Required Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Required Computer proficiency and the ability to direct the usage of electronic applications Required Ability to present technical issues and topics to senior executives Required Knowledge of integrated bulk electrical systems, transmission, distribution, and generation, including knowledge of substation layout, design and configurations. Preferred Strong knowledge of electric reliability concepts and fundamentals. Preferred Licenses And Certfications Driver's License Required Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred Additional Physical Demands Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers. Must be able and willing to travel to all locations in the Northeast, including Canada.Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit Minimum Salary: 160000.00 Maximum Salary: 210000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Created: 2024-09-23