NERC Compliance Specialist - NERC CIP

on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees - we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards exist to ensure the reliability and security of the bulk electric system. As a member of the NERC Compliance Group, you will perform governance and oversight of PSEG's compliance with the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards.

This role will focus on NERC CIP Standards.

Remote Local - at least 8x a month in-office expectation.

Job Responsibilities

• Meet critical NERC reporting deadlines to ensure PSEG compliance with NERC regulatory requirements.

• Compile, review, assess, and maintain NERC compliance documents.

• Develop plans for audit preparation and NERC mitigation activities.

• Apply and further develop NERC expertise to support PSEG NERC compliance program initiatives.

• Coordinate with and provide guidance to business units responsible for NERC compliance.

• Work collaboratively with business units to promote the NERC standard development processes that support the interests of the company, including interfacing with a variety of personnel and departments at all levels.

• Other relevant tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Compliance, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of equivalent experience such as engineering, auditing, analytics, operations, or compliance or;

• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of equivalent experience such as engineering, auditing, analytics, operations or compliance.

Required Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity. Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

• Planning and organizing skills, including time management and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work in both a team environment and as an individual contributor.

• Strong attention to detail, results oriented, and able to work concurrently with multiple deadlines and deliverables

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with PSEG internal stakeholders.

• Project management skills.

Desired

• Utility Transmission and Distribution experience.

• Power Generation experience.

• Project management experience.

• Knowledge of Federal regulations with regard to electric reliability standards, NERC and the NERC Regional Entities and related industry organizations, or similar experience with federal regulatory compliance.

Minimum Years of Experience

4 years of experience

Education

Bachelor's in Data Needed

Certifications

None Noted

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