Head of Compliance Projects

Project Manager, NERC Compliance

This position is covered by North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Oversees, leads, and coordinates compliance and operations analysis projects, ensuring adherence to NERC standards and Electric Reliability Council Of Texas protocols. This role involves continuous research and analysis of practices, procedures, and processes to confirm and improve compliance. The project manager represents TNMP as a Subject Matter Expert during audits, spot checks, and investigations, requiring a deep understanding of compliance standards and effective communication skills. Additionally, they conduct analyses of operating issues and problems, identifying root causes and developing solutions to maintain operational efficiency and prevent regulatory violations. This position is vital for maintaining the integrity and reliability of TNMP's operations. Serves as the department lead for compliance with all NERC Standards applicable to TNMP as assigned to this position

Assumes Subject Matter Expert (SME) role for all assigned applicable NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Standards for the department

Follows and participates in NERC standards drafting, development and approval processes at NERC

Analyzes and documents potential violations of the standards to support effective self-reporting and subsequent mitigation of violations

Develops briefing materials for management and staff; advises management of compliance developments at NERC, Texas RE, and ERCOT

stays current with the NERC Reliability Standards Audit worksheets ("RSAWS") and drafts responses to RSAWS in preparation for audits; establishes and adheres to effective document version control and management tools and methods, including administration of compliance software

Establishes and maintains compliance policies and controls, including "tickler" and/or calendar reminder systems to assure required periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) reviews and updates to data, logs and procedures are timely completed

Manages the transition of compliance tasks and responsibilities in response to new staff joining TNMP, and loss of staff after transfers and retirements

May represent TNMP at Texas RE, ERCOT and NERC compliance outreach functions such as, but not limited to the Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), NERC Compliance Workshops, North American Transmission Forum (NATF), Edison Electric, as assigned

Detailed knowledge of and experience in operations, transmission, and distribution systems

Knowledge of state and federal electric utility regulatory agencies and their rules, regulations and practices

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, computer science or a similar field with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be cleared (or have the ability to be cleared) to have access to TNMP Critical Cyber Assets ("CCAs") and information about CCAs as such assets are defined within the CIP standards. Ability to read and interpret NERC Standards, governing NERC Compliance and Enforcement Program ("CMEP") documents, applicable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rulemakings and orders, and related regulatory filings made by other parties and industry groups (such as EEI) in FERC proceedings.

Computer Skills

Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software products and platforms including but not limited to MS365, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint document management and collaboration, Adobe Acrobat, various web browsers, Webex, Teams, Generative AI and Power BI.

Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability

Ability to develop new operating procedures and compliance processes, based on experience with and knowledge of electric utility system operations. Ability to work with detailed electric utility operations data, analyze the data, diagnose the source of operating issues, concerns and problems, develop and implement recommendations, and follow-up to determine if corrective actions taken were effective or if they require revision or adjustment. Both independently and in coordination with staff that are Subject Matter Experts, must be able to draft and implement improvements to compliance procedures and practices. Decision making is coordinated with the Director of System Operations and/or TXNM Energy NERC Compliance staff.

NERC Compliance failures pose significant financial risks to the Company. FERC, NERC, and Texas RE are taking an increasingly aggressive approach to audits and actions, and financial risk of non-compliance will also increase.

Office environment.

Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required.

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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