at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Regulation / Risk Management
Remuneration: Exempt
This Manager, Asset Compliance (CIP) supports the RWE Clean Energy Internal Compliance Program established to maintain compliance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. Individuals at this level manage work in multiple areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. CIP activities may include cause analysis, audit preparation, self-reports, mitigation plans, data requests, and other NERC activities.
The successful candidate will be expected to promote an understanding of compliance responsibilities for the organization, facilitate education and training to achieve and sustain compliance success. The position will require staying current and acquiring information on best practices that may be implemented in support of our reliability functions.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the ongoing strategy of the NERC CIP compliance program to meet regulatory and company requirements
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of NERC CIP compliance controls, regulatory matters, and business applications
Performs investigative analysis and identifies risks and recommendations
Maintain sound technical understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes
Coordinate proactive development of procedures, processes, and recordkeeping of evidence with internal departments to ensure compliance with NERC CIP Standards and Requirements
Serves as an interface between stakeholders, team members, business units, support groups, contractors, and vendors to ensure appropriate communication and problem resolution
Coordinate meeting forums and subject matter to communicate requirements
Provide excellent customer support to deliver compliance results to internal and external parties
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of applicable NERC CIP Standards
Facilitate periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable CIP standards
Collaborate with applicable business areas to identify and implement technologies to automate and streamline compliance monitoring and reporting processes
Participate in the evaluation and mitigation of potential CIP compliance concerns
Assist in developing responses to regulatory compliance requests, enforcement actions, and data reporting from a NERC CIP compliance perspective
Participate in industry focus groups and conferences to share information and stay on top of the constantly evolving NERC compliance landscape
Identifies areas for improvement, providing critical feedback regarding the NERC CIP Compliance Program to promote continuous improvement and improve the compliance, security, and efficiency of the CIP department
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management Systems or related concentration.In lieu of a degree (if applicable), at least ten (10) years of experience in NERC compliance will be considered
Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, and Security+ are a plus
Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Minimum 8 years experience in plant control equipment or IT network principles
NERC CIP experience
Experience preparing evidence and participating in NERC CIP audits
CIP audit experience for the Generator (GO) and Generator Operator (GOP) function
Minimum 3 years of experience developing or managing an IT/OT (operational technology) program
Working knowledge of network equipment such as firewalls, switches, and routers
Experience in the concepts of protection of assets by means of patching and Antivirus/Antimalware, applying security updates and security monitoring
System management experience
Working knowledge of security, industrial controls, networking concepts, and security tools
NERC Portal Admininstarive applications: Align, NERC Alerts, Evidence Reporting Tool (ERT)
Demonstrated ability to develop internal controls
Demonstrated presentation and development skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative environment
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures, or standards
Outstanding communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Commitment to process discipline, continuous improvement and business conduct
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and... For full info follow application link.
