Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!Overall Purpose:Manage and lead oversight of the Company compliance program for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards, including the implementation and monitoring of compliance initiatives associated with new, revised and existing CIP requirements. In addition, provide leadership and manage the corporate CIP Compliance team in their support of the Company CIP compliance processes, business units and oversight responsibilities. This position will be the primary compliance contact and advisor for the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on CIP compliance and will be the interface between the SMEs and the Director, NERC Compliance on compliance-related issues. Responsible for overall CIP compliance program management and coordination including the investigation and mitigation of any outstanding compliance issues and partnering with the IT and business units to develop and implement mitigation plans.Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJob Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer and Director, NERC Compliance, manage the Company’s CIP compliance program including, but not limited to, providing oversight of compliance with applicable NERC CIP Standards, completing self-certifications of compliance, responding to requests for data submittals, continual maintenance of evidence, investigations (both internal and external), self-reports and mitigation plans. This work would be performed with a focus upon always being “audit ready.”
Responsible for leading and coordination of compliance audits by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), NERC , PJM Interconnection (“PJM”) and/or ReliabilityFirst (“RF”). This responsibility includes internal and external coordination, as well as organization, review and preparation of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (‘RSAWs”) and evidence. Audit preparatory work will include conducting mock audits, and coordination of external assistance for mock audits, as required.
Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Review all relevant communications from FERC, NERC, RF and PJM, distribute to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (“SMEs”) within the Company, and respond to FERC, NERC, RF, and PJM as appropriate. Participate in monthly PJM and RF compliance calls and other regulatory and industry meetings, as required.
Monitor the development of new/revised NERC CIP Standards, notify appropriate individuals within the Company, and work with business units to ensure new NERC CIP Standards/Requirements are implemented before the effective date, and ensure business units remain compliant with all effective CIP standards/requirements.
Oversee Company policies and procedures related to the CIP compliance program. Review and update CIP compliance policies on an annual basis and perform various required annual reviews.
Provide necessary assistance and training on CIP regulatory compliance to Company business units and SMEs.
Investigate, document and manage potential violations of compliance related to NERC’s CIP Standards and ensure effective mitigations plans are put in place and completed on schedule. Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, Director, NERC Compliance and business units to fully investigate and mitigate any discovered compliance issues.
Lead development and implementation of internal controls for the Company’s CIP compliance program in accordance with NERC’s risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.
Configure, implement and manage a compliance management system to effectively track and document the Company’s Internal Compliance Monitoring Program (ICMP).
Oversee and coordinate Company’s responsibilities related to NERC Alert notifications concerning CIP and cyber security.
Coordinate operational compliance issues with the Director, NERC Compliance and Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance and provide operational input and guidance as necessary.
Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline required.
At least ten (10) years of experience working with a regulated entity or regulatory organization required, electricity sector preferred.
At least three (3) years of experience managing personnel with responsibility for providing direction, development, and conducting performance assessments is required. Five (5) years or more preferred.
Advanced education such as a master’s degree, Juris Doctorate, PhD, or certification is preferred.
Skills and Experience Utilized in this Role
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others on compliance initiatives.
High attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills to effectively work with business and regulators on compliance matters.
Ability to quickly identify and adapt to changing priorities.
Superior written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively in a concise and professional manner within all levels of the organization and with external parties.
Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC’s core values:
Energized to shape the future;
Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;
Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.
ScopePrimary focus is on day to day management of operational execution also develops and exercises business plans, policies, and procedures. Contributes to proactive planning exercises of management team as requested. Trains and develops staff. Plans the work flow. Looks for areas of process improvement and directs available resources to accomplish this. Leads changes and implementations for direct team as pushed down through the organization.Decision ImpactResolves problems of a greater complexity than that which is typical of the manager level. Improves existing processes & systems using conceptualizing, reasoning, & interpretation skills. Solutions require through understanding of business strategies and issues. Defines broad based solutions that would require consideration of wider implications on organization results & resources.Hybrid WorkPosition follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.Storm RolesAll Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren’t limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.Data GovernanceUtilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERDuquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
