The position oversees the design and development of programs, processes, and procedures necessary to assure CPS Energy's regulatory compliance with agencies such as FERC, NERC and/or ERCOT. More specifically the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Requirements. Monitors various regulatory statutes and protocols, coordinates and implements new initiatives related to automating compliance processes and conducts internal audits, prepares for external audits, interprets and administers regulatory standards and regulations and develop project plans.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Regulatory Requirement education - Research and review new or changes to CIP regulatory standards for applicability to CPS Energy. Develop communications and participate in meetings related to new standards or changes in standards.
- Leads diverse teams to document compliance processes, conduct gap analysis, identify corrective actions, and implement suitable controls to prevent recurrence. Work with Stakeholders to develop sustainable program improvements.
- Develop and implement internal processes and procedures for compliance monitoring program.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and programs, when required, to support and maintain compliance with Reliability Standards and industry changes monitors regulatory activities as requested to assure awareness and responsiveness to the changes of the regulatory environment. Manage and track documentation.
- Assist the business in scheduling exercises and documenting artifacts to demonstrate compliance.
- Initiate, plan, and implement projects for enhancing the regimen around compliance. This may entail Physical Security Projects, IT System enhancements, or Capital Projects. Work will involve identifying the gap, identifying how the gap is to be filled, assisting in assessing a Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order applicability to Supply Chain Risk Management, and managing work to completion.
- Training and Security Awareness - Liaison between business area and employees in the administration and maintenance of regulatory compliance training and delivery. Partner with SME's in developing training and awareness modules. Update required training modules and deploy computer-based training (CBTs) through the learning management system. Roll out training and maintain the current list of authorized auditable personnel. Identify and implement process improvements with a training program.
- Audit - Collect artifacts related to internal/external audit requests, self-certification, quarterly data submittals, and other regulatory inquiries. Assist in preparing documentation to complete questions and gather evidence to support compliance. Prepare appropriate business areas for scheduled regulatory audits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Understands processes and procedures in particular field of specialization.
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of NERC CIP
- Experience creating business intelligence reports and complex database administration/creation
- Demonstrated experience with record of duties in the bulk electric industry and experience with instituting a coordinated compliance-type program
- Developed understanding of the industrial control systems, networks and controls systems at CPS Energy to ensure system reliability
- Knowledge of cyber architecture and control mechanisms
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
San Antonio
Texas United States
www.cpsenergy.com
