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Job Posting End Date

08-14-2026

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Job Summary

Ensure compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC reliability standards as applied by all Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs); collaborating with Transmission, Generation, Commercial Operations, and Corporate in compliance matters; interfacing with these business units in the standards development/review process. Develop standards, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to track and monitor compliance, perform daily tasks to monitor compliance, and perform quarterly/yearly reviews to demonstrate compliance. General direction may be provided in terms of broad goals and objectives but is responsible for establishing methods to attain them. Work with lower-level employees to provide guidance for daily tasks.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• The FAC-008 Root Cause Analysis Lead oversees the investigation of Facility Rating errors and significant discrepancies, facilitates root cause analyses, identifies systemic issues and trends, develops corrective action plans, and tracks actions through closure to prevent recurrence and strengthen long-term FAC-008 compliance.
• Lead cross-functional root cause analyses for FAC-008 errors and significant discrepancies, facilitating discussions with stakeholders to identify underlying and contributing causes.
• Maintain accurate and complete root cause analysis records, findings, action recommendations, and supporting evidence within designated tracking systems.
• Monitor weekly error and verification data to identify recurring issues, emerging trends, and conditions that warrant formal root cause analysis.
• Evaluate error patterns across processes, organizational units, and error categories to identify systemic weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with the Corrective Action Lead to communicate root cause findings, support development of corrective action plans, and ensure identified issues are transitioned effectively through resolution and effectiveness review.

What We're Looking For:

NERC Compliance Specialist SG7

Education:

• Associates degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field,
• Or High School Diploma / GED and two (2) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in addition to any experience noted above

NERC Compliance Specialist Senior SG8

Education:

• Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or related field,
• Or High School Diploma / GED and two (2) years of experience in compliance and/or Information Technology.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in addition to any experience noted above.

In addition:

• Occasional travel 5-10% and occasional overtime
• Physical demand level is typically sedentary with a possibility for occasional field visits.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.
• Experience applying structured analysis methods (5-whys, casual factor analysis) preferred
• Solid understanding of electrical power systems and NERC compliance preferred but not required.

Where you'll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio

What you'll get:

NERC Compliance Specialist SG7($87,633-$109,544)

NERC Compliance Specialist Senior SG8($98,993-$128,689)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$87K- $128K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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