Regulatory Compliance Analyst - NERC CIP

Company: Acciona
Location: Illinois City
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Job DescriptionThe Regulatory Compliance Analyst - CIP will be the primary interface with FERC, NERC, NERC Regional Entities (MRO, NPCC, RFC, SPP RE, TRE & WECC), Canadian regulatory authorities (AESO, IESO, MSA & NB Power) and other regulatory and reliability entities applicable to Acciona renewable generation assets and control centers. The Regulatory Compliance Analyst - CIP will be responsible for the interpretation and monitoring of the different market and regulatory rules that relate cyber security, otherwise known as critical infrastructure protection, as they apply to Acciona's renewable generation assets and control centers to ensure Acciona has the appropriate systematic preventive measures in place to maintain compliance with the requirements. Responsibilities:Maintain the compliance of the Acciona's renewable generation assets and control centers to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules and other compliance requirements related to critical infrastructure protection through research, data collection, analysis, compliance document organization, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities.Data collection, analysis and submittal for NERC, AESO, IESO or other reliability entities required self-certifications, data requests, audit data, etc. related to critical infrastructure protection for Acciona's renewable generation assets and control centers.Development, analysis, maintenance and training of Acciona's policies, procedures, standards and other systematic preventive measures developed to ensure adherence with applicable compliance requirements and industry best practices related to critical infrastructure protection.Collaborate with Acciona's information and operations technology personnel as the technical expert on cybersecurity Reliability Standards to develop and maintain policies that describe required securities and actual configurations applied to ensure a robust level of physical and cyber security for the network used in the operation of Acciona's renewable generation assets.Develop and administer training on Acciona's established critical infrastructure protection controls to applicable Acciona personnel who have access to the network used in the operation of Acciona's renewable generation assets.Prepare reports and presentation materials on Acciona's compliance activities related to critical infrastructure protection for internal and external business partners.Establish, contribute and manage key performance indicators for Acciona's critical infrastructure protection program.Conduct audits of Acciona's renewable generation assets and control centers to determine compliance with internal and external compliance requirements as they relate to critical infrastructure protection.Represent Acciona and participate in various conferences, workshops and industry groups associated with compliance requirements related to critical infrastructure protection.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills and CompetenciesMust pass a personnel risk assessment and seven year criminal history check.Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as engineering, computer science, information technology, economics or finance.Moderate understanding of network configuration and protection.Minimum of 2 years of experience in the electrical industry.Moderate knowledge of electrical principles.Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.The ability to multi-task, work under pressure while consistently delivering on deadlines.Be capable of communicating (written and verbal) and training on highly technical information in manner that is comprehensible to stakeholders of various levels of cyber networking and cyber security knowledge.Must have a valid Driver's License.Ability to obtain a PassportAbility to speak Spanish preferredAbility to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations.Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.Proficiency in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Adobe Acrobat, various databases and MS Visio.Detail orientation, team building, customer service, organizational and project management skills required.NERC certified or experience working in regulatory compliance position, is a plus.NERC, FERC, and DOE experience is a plus.ACCIONA has been given theTop Employer 2022 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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