ENRA NERC Specialist - Specialist Senior
American Electric Power
Lead NERC compliance, oversight, and strategic initiatives across AEP’s enterprise
3 days ago ago
$85,081 - $106,352
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Columbus, OH
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electric power generation
Electric transmission
Electric distribution
Site selection
Economic development
Grid reliability
Transmission upgrades
Infrastructure investment
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Commercial
Residential
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Grid Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
compliance monitoring
data analysis
audit readiness
report generation
risk management
training coordination
- Develop knowledge of the Standards and communicate with key staff at NERC and/or the Regions adding clarity regarding what is required to demonstrate compliance.
- Review emerging NERC developments.
- Compliance Management Support completion of externally mandated deliverables, including compliance monitoring activities per NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
- Coordinate the central reliability compliance training and awareness program; ensure message content consistency and maximize delivery effectiveness.
- Prepare and submit responses to data requests; analyze data for trends and quality purposes; support consistency in responses enterprise-wide and participate in enterprise-wide audits/other monitoring activities; create relationships with regulators; support AEP's NERC registrations in the region.
- Participate in periodic Regional Entity (RE) and Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) audits, and internal audits as required.
- Participate in and support assessment of compliance-related materials to determine readiness for external compliance audits and provide reasonable assurance of compliance status; organize the design and operational effectiveness of reliability and compliance internal controls.
- Coordinate processes and procedures to support NERC CMEP functions per the NERC Rules of Procedure.
- Execute investigations, write self-reports, draft mitigation plans, and track milestone execution in response to potential violations of NERC and Regional Reliability Standards; support responsible leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs) in operational BUs.
- Occasional travel will be required.
- Coordinate with stakeholders during new standards development/review process.
- Produce reports to assess health of ENRA program; develop new metrics and reports; distribute reporting to program stakeholders.
- Strategic Initiatives. Participate in maintenance/periodic assessment of reliability and compliance risks; develop knowledge of risk identification and mitigation techniques; coordinate process improvement efforts; manage projects to facilitate compliance with reliability standards; manage phases of implementation projects.
- Monitor feedback responses to drafting reviewing, and complying with the NERC Reliability Standards, and other standards.
- Oversight Participate in development & maintenance of enterprise-wide interpretations of obligations within the NERC and Regional Standards.
- Coordinate organizational alignment through an enterprise-wide approach to achieving a state of audit readiness with each new NERC reliability Standard; support governance-related activities.
- Identify appropriate controls and operational processes tracking and monitoring newly developed standards.
- Engagement & Outreach Support and assist establishing clear communication protocols for relevant face-to-face and digital interactions for all compliance stakeholders; support and coordinate maintenance of intranet site; coordinate engagement and communication to sub-teams; centrally store documents; Coordinate AEP's commenting and balloting and NERC/external committee participation; participate in industry forums/events to keep current on industry best practices, tools, and technology.
- Participate in FERC dockets, orders, and technical conferences; participate with other utility stakeholders and industry organizations in the consideration of reliability compliance issues and associated regulatory matters.
- Assurance Engage key stakeholders to improve NERC controls. Facilitate departmental coordination meetings; verify work activities of SMEs and stakeholders fully demonstrate AEP's compliance with NERC reliability standards; Review operational data to monitor adherence to reliability compliance standards.
What you bring
spreadsheets
project management
problem solving
communication
master’s
stakeholder management
- Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently develop functional relationships on all levels as well as external partnerships with various regulatory agencies/industry organizations.
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case as required.
- Proficient in navigating and creating spreadsheets is required.
- Certification/Licensure is preferred.
- Master’s Degree is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate deadlines to enable the organization to not miss deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to initiate solutions to complex technical issues.
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Company
Overview
- Powers millions across the United States with a vast electric transmission and distribution network.
- Has been a leader in the transformation of the energy sector for over a century.
- Focuses on reliable power generation, cutting-edge energy solutions, and a growing commitment to renewables.
- Operates one of the largest electricity transmission networks in the U.S., delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries.
- Has a legacy of pioneering innovative technologies and projects to improve grid reliability and energy efficiency.
- Is expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power projects that are helping shape the future of energy.
- Undertakes large-scale projects such as major power plant construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy installations, supporting both industrial and residential clients.
- Is dedicated to sustainable energy and modernizing grid infrastructure, making it an influential player in the energy transition.
- Safety is a top priority in everything we do, ensuring the well-being of employees, customers, and communities.
- We operate with the highest standards of ethics and transparency in all our work.
- Our primary focus is on meeting and exceeding customer needs to help them achieve success.
- We commit to excellence across all business operations and customer experiences.
- We are dedicated to innovation, leveraging new technologies and ideas to enhance efficiency and solve challenges.
- Collaboration is key to our success, as we work together across teams to achieve common goals.
Net-zero by 2050
Ambitious climate target
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
60% CO2 reduction
Emissions decrease since 2005
The company has achieved a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005, demonstrating significant progress in lowering its environmental footprint.
- Committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
- Investing in renewable energy, including wind and solar, with plans to expand clean energy generation.
- Transitioning to cleaner energy sources and modernizing infrastructure to support sustainability.
30% of workforce are women
Representation of Women
Women account for 30% of the company's global workforce, reflecting a notable effort toward gender diversity.
38% of workforce are people of color
Representation of People of Color
People of color make up 38% of the company's workforce, highlighting efforts to promote racial diversity.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Goal to increase the representation of women and people of color in leadership roles.
- Ongoing investment in leadership development programs to promote diversity in leadership.
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