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The delivery asset and compliance manager performs tasks and assignments necessary to achieve and promote operational excellence in maintenance and management of major assets and compliance with all mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability and cyber standards on the bulk electric system and all related state regulatory requirements on the distribution system and all EPA greenhouse gas emission reporting. Assignments include evaluation of existing and new regulatory and maintenance requirements, generation and evaluation of compliance and maintenance metrics, utilization of information to assess and improve operational compliance and maintenance activities and development of programs that facilitate the implementation of mandatory standards and operational excellence items. The delivery asset and compliance manager will have responsibility for establishing and meeting all delivery related compliance and major asset management deadlines, and authority and responsibility for leading and managing implementation of and continuing adherence to the requirements within the NERC CIP Standards, CIP-002 through CIP-011.
Direct Reports
Substation Compliance Program Manager Substation Compliance Analyst Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer Project Manager Substation Asset Management
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the recognition of compliance risk and the identification and implementation of processes necessary to drive compliance outcomes with all NERC, MRO, IUB, SDPUC, ICC, EPA codes and standards. (20%) Provide leadership for the recognition of operational risk associated with performance of major assets. (10%) Prioritize compliance work, develop, track and implement programs that will ensure full compliance and assessment of a major assets. (30%) Work with local substation operations groups to plan and schedule compliance work and maintenance of major assets. (20%) Review compliance information and major asset maintenance and prepare final reports to management in a professional and accurate manner. Track results through resolution. Review and comment on proposed regulatory rules and determine the impact of operations and recordkeeping. (10-20%) Encourage the interchange of information, ideas and techniques related to substation compliance and asset management. Provide input on proposed and adopted substation standards. (5-10%) Assist the compliance and standards group with the creation of compliance plans as assigned. (5-10%) Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and required. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Advanced degree in engineering, or MBA preferred. Six years of related experience in utility operations. Compliance and project management experience a plus. Leadership qualities necessary to successfully drive compliance initiatives. Effective oral and written communication skills consistent with the ability to present to MEC leadership. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to aggressively and successfully implement and manage all substation compliance programs, policies and projects. Project management experience; ability to understand technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities. Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to properly analyze cost/benefit scenarios and determine impact assessments. Must have the ability to solve complex business problems and produce creative solutions.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.