Reliability Standards & Compliance Engineer I

Summary

The Reliability Compliance and Standards Engineer supports the Manager in the implementation and maintenance of NYPA’s program for compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) Reliability Standards; the Northeast Power Coordinating Council’s (NPCC) Regional Standards and Criteria; and the New York State Reliability Council’s (NYSRC) Rules. The individual works with various departments within NYPA including; engineering, operations, corporate security, information services, training, human resources, and others to ensure compliance with the applicable standards. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

• Monitor NERC & NPCC’s Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement Programs for their applicability to NYPA.
• Support the NYPA staff in the development of technical detailed processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide assistance to internal subject matter experts with interpretations on technical reliability standards requirements and actions and processes to ensure compliance.
• Assist in management of compliance enforcement actions including, but not limited to, mitigation plans, procedures, and responses to formal compliance inquiries.
• Support the implementation and administration of RSC’s Compliance software application.
• Support NYPA’s role in the compliance and standards formation processes of NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC.
• Assist in the implementation of RSC’s Education Program to ensure that the NYPA staffs fully understands roles and responsibilities required by the Reliability Standards and Criteria.
• Assist in the formal filing and records management of regulatory documents related to compliance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of the NERC’s Reliability Standards; the Northeast Power Coordinating Council’s (NPCC) Regional Standards and Criteria; and the New York State Reliability Council (NYSRC) Rules.
• Strong technical knowledge in generation, bulk transmission system engineering, planning, design and operations in order to evaluate detailed oriented documents or materials to support compliance.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments involving review and interpretation of design documents and drawings for applicability to technical reliability standards.
• Excellent planning, organization and presentation skills in order to communicate to all audience levels.
• Exceptional team attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within the industry and with internal stakeholders.
• Experience with auditing or conducting assessments of technical policies, procedures, and programs preferred.
• Skills and experience with use of electronic data and document management systems.
• Familiar with Personal computers and office software such as MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

Education, Experience and Certifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or related field of engineering
• Minimum 6 years experience

Physical Requirements

Approximately 25% travel throughout New York State to NYPA’s operating facilities and the geographic area covered by the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), as necessary.