This position requires a "hands-on" technically and managerially qualified contributor with broad and appropriate electrical utility experience. Must have the ability to organize, plan, coordinate, manage, and control the position's assigned responsibilities in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The individual must have outstanding managerial abilities and a proven track record of relative performance.The Senior Specialist will be responsible for providing oversight to facilitate the necessary due diligence to effectively adhere and to and provide timely reporting of all regulatory, EH&S, Corporate and departmental policies and procedure compliance. Results required include ensuring that Department is current with all regulatory standards and policies, that employees are performing all duties in compliance with all EH&S protocols and departmental procedures and that the department is in compliance with all corporate procedures and guidelines.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure implementation of Company safety, health, and environmental programs for employees, ensuring compliance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
- Commit to the Way We Work Principles and adhere to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other procedures, including EH&S, EEO, discipline, and security.
- Enhance the Customer Experience by fostering a proactive, customer-centric culture to build trust and improve value for stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to Substation Operation personnel to ensure compliance with all regulatory, EH&S, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain and develop procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, EH&S, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop, maintain, and administer departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and NPCC requirements.
- Develop and maintain methods to store evidence of NERC and NPCC compliance and track upcoming compliance deadlines.
- Ensure Substations are fully compliant with regulatory, EH&S, and departmental policies and procedures, and implement mitigation plans for noncompliance.
- Perform inspections/audits of field crews to ensure procedural compliance.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of NERC and Regional Entity mandatory reliability standards and manage the NERC Standards Compliance Program.
- Coordinate compliance activities with CECONY personnel, neighboring companies, and regulatory contacts to ensure joint activity commitments are met and best practices are employed.
- Monitor NERC and Regional Entity for new or revised reliability standards, provide feedback, and keep management informed of developments. Create compliance programs and procedures to ensure adherence to new requirements
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Organizational Management or a technical field. and 3 years in the electric power industry or regulatory agency. or
- Associate's Degree Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Organizational Management or a technical field. and 5 years in the electric power industry or regulatory agency. or
- High School Diploma/GED 7 years in the electric power industry or regulatory agency.
Relevant Work Experience
- Must have experience working in the electric power industry or regulatory agency. Regulatory, Compliance, Audit, or Internal Controls administration experience (highly preferred), required.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, required.
- Must have demonstrated attention to detail in project work. Experience working in teams, required.
- Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to schedules and meet deadlines, required.
- Must have demonstrated performance of value-added assignments, required.
- Must have demonstrated performance of value-added assignments, required.
- Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards applicable to O&Rs registrations, preferred.
- Familiarity applying the Bulk Electric System (BES) Definition to electric power systems, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
- Must be willing to attend meetings and conferences outside of the Company service territory as needed.
Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
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