Serve as a subject matter expert to entities in WECC’s region and those registering as new entities.
Perform risk assessments to support entities in determining the application of the Bulk Electric System definition.
Assist entities with documenting footprint changes.
Validate Joint Registration Organizations and Coordinated Functional Registrations.
Deliver presentations at workshops, webinars, and conferences about applying O&P standards to transmission facilities, generation facilities, and control center operations.
Coordinate with other regional entities and NERC to develop and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Coordinate the Functional Entity Registration and Certification process to ensure there are no gaps or overlaps in registration leading to additional risk.
Participate in and lead Functional Entity Certification/Certification Reviews.
Coordinate tool development for NERC and other Regional Entity staff.
Develop and maintain communication and reporting mechanisms for WECC senior management.
Participate in ERO Enterprise working groups and Regional committees as appropriate.
Participate as a team member, a subject matter expert, or both on Operational Entity Certifications and Certification Reviews conducted by NERC or Regional Entities.
Coordinate Joint Registration Organization (JRO) and Coordinated Functional Registration (CFR) activities to ensure no gaps exist.
Coordinate efforts for multi-regional registered entities (MRRE).

Requirements

An understanding of the power system with a minimum of three years’ relevant industry experience in a transmission or generation discipline.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience resulting in a demonstrated ability to perform major duties (required).
Transmission system operator; Generating unit operator; EMS or SCADA engineering; Protection system maintenance or design; Transmission planning; Substation maintenance or design; and Transmission line maintenance or design.
An understanding of the CMEP processes, including risk assessments, monitoring, and enforcement processes.
Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.
Industry certifications such as NERC Certified System Operator, PMP, CIA, PE, and CRM.
An understanding of the operational functions of an electric utility and familiarity with the risks and controls of these functions.
Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Understand and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts
a 401(k) plan
generous paid personal time

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

risk assessmentsBulk Electric System definitionFunctional Entity RegistrationCertification Reviewstransmission system operatorgenerating unit operatorEMS engineeringSCADA engineeringCMEP processesNERC Reliability Standards

Soft skills

communicationpresentationteam collaborationsubject matter expertiseorganizational skills

Certifications

NERC Certified System OperatorPMPCIAPECRM