Nerc Compliance Specialist Associate at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field, or High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology
NERC/CIP background check
NERC CIP and Security/IT experience required
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy
Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation
Solid understanding of the business unit/operating company systems preferred
Experience with SCADA systems preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in performing tasks required to ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards applicable to AEP, including validating report data against approval lists, generating reports for audit evidence, and collaborating with other AEP business units to compile and validate evidence
Assist the Manager Transmission NERC Compliance to ensure that reliability standards strategy, documentation, and associated evidence are aligned and consistent with AEP policy and strategy
Collaborate with Transmission Organizations, Commercial Operations, Generation, and Corporate in compliance monitoring and tracking
Assist in maintaining systems to track/monitor compliance with NERC reliability standards
Assist in ensuring appropriate processes are in place to track/monitor newly developed standards
Review developing standards to enhance monitoring and tracking of NERC reliability compliance standards and facilitate record keeping of evidence
Assist in ensuring that appropriate evidence is captured to meet compliance requirements
Assist in periodic audits performed by RROs to assess AEP compliance with NERC reliability standards and assist in performing internal audits as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NERC ComplianceReliability StandardsCompliance MonitoringAudit EvidenceReport GenerationStandards DevelopmentTransmission OperationsData Validation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education or experience is required for this NERC Compliance Specialist Associate role?

An Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field is required, or a High School Diploma/GED with two years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.

What specific background or skills are must-haves for this position?

NERC/CIP background check plus NERC CIP and Security/IT experience are required, along with strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation, and demonstrating the highest standards of ethical behavior.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this NERC Compliance Specialist Associate position?

Candidates with NERC CIP and Security/IT experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a background in compliance or IT will stand out, especially those who can demonstrate ethical behavior and work well under supervision.