Principal Transmission Ops NERC Compliance Specialist

Requisition : 82430

PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category : Hybrid Fixed

We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it's safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.

3. Hybrid flexible - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The Principal 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 7 years relevant work experience, or candidates without a degree must have 10 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.

• Participated in at least one Regional Entity audit of NERC Operations and Planning Standards as SME, or as auditor of Operations and Planning Standards.

• 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 list and not 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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