NERC Compliance Specialist / Senior NERC Compliance Specialist (Richmond VA) (Hybrid)

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

There is one position available within Power Generation’s Regulatory Compliance team which will be filled at the level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. 

Responsible for assisting with and/or independently leading the coordination, administration, and support of Power Generation’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance efforts. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Company's comprehensive compliance programs, including implementation and maintenance of Dominion Energy’s internal Industrial Control System Minimum Cyber Security Standards (ICS MCSS).

 

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below:

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3 plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6 plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

NERC Compliance Specialist: 2+ years of directly related experience
• Assist with the development and administration of ongoing training programs to ensure successful implementation and advocacy of a NERC compliance culture within Dominion Energy.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on the federal, national and regional requirements
• Recommend content and implementation strategies for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives
• Act as source of best practice information and keep abreast of trends and issues related to the design, implementation, communication, and administration of NERC compliance programs.
• Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management
• Assist with an ongoing internal self-audit process to insure continuous audit readiness by the business area 
• Assist with Dominion Energy's compliance audit preparations, schedules, and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, REs) 
• Other duties as assigned 

 

Senior NERC Compliance Specialist: 5+ years of directly related experience 
• Confer with management regularly and recommend specific actions on various NERC compliance matters 
• Develop and administer ongoing training programs to ensure successful implementation and advocacy of a NERC compliance culture within Dominion Energy. 
• Lead identification, assessment and prioritization of NERC compliance risks based on federal, national and regional requirements. 
• Recommend content and implementation strategies for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives. 
• Act as source of best practice information and keep abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs. 
• Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management. 
• Interface directly with regulatory and reliability agencies (i.e. FERC, NERC, REs, etc.) on issues pertaining to reliability standards and compliance enforcement. 
• Partner with compliance attorneys and other Dominion Energy registered entities to minimize legal and regulatory compliance risks. 
• Prepare and present periodic r