Engineer III or IV - Electric Reliability Compliance

Engineer III Or IV
- Electric Reliability Compliance

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you're becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Here, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development.

With us, you'll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you're making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation and documentation of NPPD's Board approved Electric Reliability Compliance Program. The incumbent will lead continued improvement efforts and maintain the necessary processes, procedures, systems, and controls to ensure that NPPD is compliant with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and other reliability reporting requirements. Use and identify improvements of the District's compliance tracking and monitoring software (Sigma Flow) for NERC compliance requirements, with an emphasis on automating compliance functions where possible.

Using engineering knowledge, provide expertise in interpreting and guidance in implementing Reliability Standards to District Subject Matter Experts. The incumbent will encourage a strong culture of compliance and strive for compliance excellence. Lead the implementation of the NPPD Electric Reliability Compliance Program, to include maintaining compliance and monitoring revisions to reliability standards, coordinating required information submittals to various regulatory agencies including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC, and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), managing and leading the implementation and workflow design for the District's software (Sigma Flow), maintaining a document repository system, retention of evidentiary documentation pertaining to any investigations by the FERC, NERC, and MRO, and development of required training programs for NPPD personnel involved with electric reliability compliance.

Review data and submittals prior to submitting to the agencies to ensure submittals are based on good engineering practices. Provide expert guidance to NPPD personnel across the state of Nebraska on NERC compliance requirements for Bulk Electric System (BES) assets.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college or Professional Engineering License obtained by an accredited examination. Five years' experience in an engineering position with technical experience in engineering studies, modification or new design projects, operations and maintenance support, or modification or new construction projects. Preferred experience is from an electric utility with knowledge of the business processes and procedures (general knowledge of power plants, system operations, engineering, substation and transmission line maintenance).

Experience in electric reliability compliance reporting, root cause analysis, apparent cause analysis, and technical review is preferred. Experience with SAP is preferred. Proficient technical writing skills. Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Licenses and/or Certifications Establish and maintain an acceptable NERC Security Background check. PE certification required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Work with appropriate departments to implement and monitor the NPPD Electric Reliability Compliance Program. Ensure compliance with reliability standards through working closely with District Subject Matter Experts and others assigned reliability compliance responsibilities. Assist subject matter experts with interpreting requirements and writing compliance documents. Complete an annual risk assessment of reliability requirements applicable to the District. Ensure effective compliance controls are implemented, managed, and tested to prevent noncompliance.

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