Responsible for managing the development and implementation of the Risk and Internal Controls Enforcement program to support the electric department's Internal Compliance Program; also develop and manage the compliance training program as required by NERC for each division.

Schedule: After an initial training period, this positon offers a hybrid or flexible work schedule.

Salary: Depending on qualification and experience.

• Manage the development and implementation of the Risk and Internal Controls Enforcement program to support the Internal Compliance Program; coordinate with each division to assess compliance risk to ensure the City has a low risk exposure.

• Develop and manage the implementation of test sequences to observe control and see evidence of compliance through the use of internal controls and other processes in each division.

• Research, scope, purchase, and facilitate the implementation of a system with built-in business process flows that automates collection and tracking of evidence to support compliance activities.

• Manage the assessment and documentation of process flows to identify possible risk areas and develop new internal controls to mitigate any possible risks.

• Manage internal audits for each registered function and their associated compliance requirements at least annually to determine the levels of possible non-compliance.

• Develop and administer compliance training programs for each division and track regulatory training requirements.

• Manage responses to audit RFIs by regulatory authorities through use of internal controls and coordinating evidence preparation for each division.

• Monitor and report compliance issues to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance so issues can be corrected before they become a violation.

• Consult with departments on the interpretation of regulations so to ensure that correct actions are implemented.

• Review all compliance policies, procedures, evidence and retained data related to compliance to ensure GP&L remains in compliance with NERC Standard Requirements and ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols.

• Review upcoming regulations and communicate the requirements to the appropriate personnel in each division.

• Report data to appropriate agencies; ensure RSAWs are completed annually for each registered function and assist Compliance Manager in performing mock audits of requirements annually.

• Track and provide input to development teams in developing new standards, regulations, protocols and operating guidelines to improve reliability and reduce costs to GP&L customers.

• Report findings and assist others in developing data required by regulatory agencies and ensure data are submitted on a timely basis.

• Attend meetings to represent City of Garland in relation to compliance as necessary.

Education/ Experience:

• Master's degree in Business, engineering or related discipline

• 8-15 years' experience in Electric Utility field

• 2 years in System Operations environment

• Professional Engineer NERC Operator Certification

• Audit certification (CISA, etc)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of System Operation Requirements within an Electric Utility

• In-depth knowledge of Transmission and Distribution within an Electric Utility

• Knowledge of system engineering processes, requirement analysis, interface definition, and detail implementation planning

• Superior skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

• Solid skills with developing training courses and programs

• Solid skills with Learning Management Software

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• Communication expertise both verbally and in writing

• Exceptional ability to focus, adapt, organize, & manage changing priorities

• Superior ability to grasp large, complex processes

• Ability to work with minimal supervision