Risk Awareness Specialist

2 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States SERC Reliability Corporation Full time
Job Title: Risk Awareness Specialist

SERC Reliability Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Risk Awareness Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in managing entity-level risk for the SERC Region.

Job Summary

The Risk Awareness Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining registered entity Inherent Risk Assessments (IRA), Entity Risk Profiles (ERP), Compliance Oversight Plans (COP), and Entity Risk Summaries. This role will also involve leading internal controls assessments of registered entities and deploying resources across the SERC organization to mitigate risks to the bulk electric system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead or participate in the creation and refresh of SERC registered entities IRA, ERP, COP, and Entity Risk Summaries.
  • Identify and analyze risks that have potential impact to the Bulk Electric System, including SERC Regional, Localized, and Entity-level risk.
  • Lead or participate in registered entity outreach activities, promoting the understanding of the results of their IRA and COP.
  • Collaborate with Reliability Assurance Managers to coordinate compliance monitoring activities and schedules around a registered entity's IRA and COP results.
  • Review and evaluate registered entity internal controls as part of a comprehensive risk-based decision-making process.
  • Respond to inquiries from registered entities, other SERC staff, other regional entities, and NERC.
  • Maintain awareness and oversight of SERC internal operational risk mitigation efforts in identifying BPS risks and leveraging internal departments to deploy their resources toward risk mitigation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to Outreach, Assistance, and training activities.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to activities in Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Investigations, Registration and Certification activities, the BES Exceptions process; registered entity Compliance Assessment and Mitigation processes, Enforcement activities; and the Standards Development process.
  • Provide leadership and expertise among peers at ERO Enterprise collaboration groups, as requested.
  • Act as liaison with external entities such as regulatory entities, registered entities, and stakeholder groups as assigned.
Requirements
  • Four year and/or higher educational degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of experience in electric utility industry with background in regulatory and/or compliance activities in a related field.
  • One of the following certifications is desired: Professional Engineer license (PE) or NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO).
  • Working knowledge of Bulk Electric System engineering, operations, and technical issues as they apply to NERC Reliability Standards.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to work with and analyze data-intensive and detailed information, and to draw meaningful conclusions from that information.
  • Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and SERC regional standards.
  • Computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Effective communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written and email, and presentation skills).
Cultural Attributes

SERC Reliability Corporation is dedicated to being a highly desirable place to work through culture and purpose. We place a strategic focus on critical elements such as Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation & Collaboration, and Organizational Development & Talent Management. Through this strategic focus, SERC has identified its four Cultural Attributes that we believe keeps us on the path of continuous improvement.

  • Leader - Is trustworthy, principled, and respectful and strives to create value that reduces risk. Has a positive vision and is actively building support to execute it. A leader takes personal accountability for the outcomes of their choices and actions, acts with professionalism and adapts to change in a calm and positive manner. A leader will, when appropriate, ask questions and recommend alternative solutions to new processes or procedures.
  • Collaborative - Partner and engage, both internally and externally, to drive meaningful action by leveraging skills, knowledge, and tools. This would include effective written and verbal communication to ensure ideas and messages are clearly and concisely conveyed, being responsive to all stakeholders, understanding goals and objectives while exceeding key metrics and targets. Encourages dialog and candor while making it safe for others to voice their opinion to ensure all alternative viewpoints are heard, they are an active listener.
  • Expert - Being credible, objective, disciplined, and sought after to help with continuous learning, improvements, and innovations. Exhibit knowledge of and ensures compliance with industry best practices and regulations. Take initiative to set priorities and convey important information in a timely and efficient manner. Employ good judgment when evaluating a problem by analyzing risk and identifying consequences while demonstrating a sense of organizational stewardship.
  • Purposeful - Proactively demonstrate initiative, intentionality, and resourcefulness to help anticipate and navigate current and future challenges. Committed to the quality of work and ensures work is delivered at appropriate deadlines while seeking operational efficiencies. Initiate appropriate follow-up while leveraging industry knowledge and business acumen to make appropriate decisions. Treat others with compassion and empathy and embrace the organization's mission and vision while providing meaningful contributions to organizational endeavors.
Benefits

The salary range for this position is DOE. We offer a generous PTO package; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with an organization contribution of up to 14%.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Hybrid work environment; 50/50 Split in-office and remote work (weekly common day = Tuesday); ability to travel as needed.
    • Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; frequent hearing and talking required. Extensive keyboarding. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.

SERC Reliability Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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