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Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Position Summary:
Responsible for directing the overall administration of the Company’s NERC internal compliance program including all aspects of compliance with the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Operations & Planning (693), and PJM matrix requirements with a focus on maintaining a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Position will have authority for day-to-day decision making with respect to NERC Compliance matters for the Company.
Location: Hybrid, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities:
Lead Corporate Compliance teams for both CIP Compliance and Reliability Compliance. Direct multiple resources through planning and implementing technical or administrative measures, perform program quality checks, manage audit data processes, and champion a culture of reliability and compliance.
Provide leadership and direction on implementation and compliance with NERC CIP and 693 standards. Direct all aspects of internal compliance monitoring program to ensure that the Company is “audit ready” with appropriate evidence to demonstrate continuous compliance and the ability to respond to any internal and external requests in a timely fashion.
Responsible for understanding existing and upcoming NERC standards and translating those standards into program requirements. Responsible for overall NERC compliance program including
Internal and external audit performance and coordination
Coordination and submittal of all scheduled requests, self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and data requests
Review and coordination of all new NERC Standards and requirements
Development of company-wide NERC training
Investigation and mitigation of issues of potential non-compliance.
Responsible for directing and coordinating the Company’s participation in compliance audits on NERC reliability requirements by FERC, NERC, PJM and/or RF. This responsibility includes internal and external coordination, as well as coordination, organization, review, and preparation of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (‘RSAWs”) as well as required data and evidence. Audit preparatory work will include conducting mock audits, and coordination of external assistance for mock audits, as required.
Ensure appropriate training and communications across the Company on NERC Compliance. Review relevant communications from FERC, NERC, RF and PJM, and coordinate distribution and communication to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (“SMEs”) within the Company, and respond to FERC, NERC, RF, and PJM as appropriate. Follow and track reliability standards changes, notify appropriate individuals within the Company, and work to implement a compliance plan for such changes. Work with business units to ensure new NERC standards and requirements are implemented before the effective date.
Work collaboratively across the Company to direct response to FERC, NERC or other governmental or regulatory agency requirements intended to address reliability or security requirements, including, but not limited to, NERC alert notifications or other regulatory notifications requiring response.
Participate or coordinate participation in relevant FERC, NERC, RF, PJM and other relevant industry compliance calls and other regulatory and industry meetings (e.g., EEI, NATF), as required. Monitor changing standards and industry events and work with the Chief Compliance Officer and SMEs to prepare positions.
Direct internal program to investigate, as necessary, any issue of potential non-compliance and work collaboratively to develop mitigation plans to fully address any issues of non-compliance. Responsible for overall program management and coordination including the investigation and mitigation of any outstanding compliance issues and partnering with SMEs and management to develop and implement mitigation plans. Direct Company’s activities associated with NERC’s Event Analysis program related to NERC standards.
Further develop and implement an internal controls program across 693 and CIP to strengthen the Company’s internal controls related to NERC compliance.
Direct the development, maintenance and operation of the DLC compliance management system to effectively track compliance with NERC requirements.
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About the Company
For more than 100 years, Duquesne Light Company has provided safe and reliable electric service to communities in southwestern Pennsylvania. Today, our core values of safety, integrity, dependability, equity and community enable us to serve more than 600,000 customers in two counties, including the city of Pittsburgh. We are committed to safely powering our customers’ lives while playing a leading role in our region’s clean energy transition. Our vision is to create a larger-than-light, clean energy future for all by deliver...
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