NERC​/OT Site Compliance Manager

Overview

Guernsey Power Station (GPS) is a $1.6 billion 1,875 MW 3x1x1 GE 7HA.02 combined cycle electric generating facility commissioned in 2023 and located in Guernsey County, OH. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide analytical support and coordination for the NERC CIP Reliability Compliance Program. In addition, the position will serve as a backup to the Plant Engineer. The Manager will work closely with facility staff, corporate NERC resources, and external regulators to maintain and improve the NERC compliance posture of Guernsey Power Station.

This includes technical system support, control system security, internal audits, training, and continuous improvement of compliance programs.

• Coordinates all aspects of the Plant Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards
• NERC CIP Compliance which includes maintaining NERC procedures and logs and other required documentation
• Keep all site NERC procedures current with the NERC CIP Standards
• Maintain all NERC CIP defined equipment to ensure they are up to date with the latest cyber security updates
• Conducts audits of plant systems to ensure compliance, including CIP policies, procedures, practices, checklists, worklists, internal controls, process flows, training material and other material needed to support compliant, effective, and efficient business operations
• Assess evidence of compliance gathered by subject matter experts to determine its applicability and completeness for demonstrating compliance to NERC standards
• Identify and investigate potential anomalies and/or non-compliances and escalate to management as necessary; perform root cause analyses and develop corrective actions to mitigate recurrence of near-misses and/or non-compliances
• Assist in the preparation of self-reports
• Support roll-out of training at the plant to support NERC compliance activities
• Support and assist in all efforts to prepare, draft, and coordinate materials responsive to regulatory questionnaires and other Requests for Information
• Assist the plant engineer with the maintenance of the Plant’s DCS system and the PLC systems running site-wide, including troubleshooting logic issues, implementing logic changes due to process changes or improvements, and updating graphics

• Strong understanding of networks, change management, anti-malware, configuration baselines, patching, or other security practices
• Strong administrative and computer experience
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, patch management systems, and endpoint protection tools
• Working knowledge of change management, configuration baseline, and incident response

• Practical experience in power plant operations and maintenance is desired
• Knowledge of firewalls, switches, routers, servers, and Windows
• Familiarity with networks, change management, anti-malware, configuration baselines, patching, or other security practices

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration, or one year of NERC CIP Reliability Standard knowledge and experience strongly desired

• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• This position may require extended working hours and varied shifts including weekend and holiday work to support plant operation on occasion
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• The position requires occasional travel

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

Ethos Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.