Manager, Reliability Compliance, Transmission

Responsibilities

• Maintain the compliance of Pattern’s assets to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules and other compliance requirements that relate to reliability.
• Manage and enhance Pattern’s transmission operations & planning internal compliance program and assist with Pattern’s critical infrastructure protection internal compliance program, as needed.
• Oversee and assist in the data collection, analysis and submittal for reliability entities required self-certifications, data requests, audit data, etc. for Pattern transmission assets.
• Develop, analyze, maintain and train Pattern’s policies, procedures, standards and other systematic preventive measures developed to ensure adherence with applicable compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials on Pattern’s compliance activities for internal and external business partners.
• Provide support to Pattern personnel responsible for adherence with compliance requirements.
• Conduct audits of Pattern transmission assets to determine compliance with internal and external compliance requirements.
• Identify, enhance and create measures to ensure compliance with existing, updated and new compliance requirements, including but not limited to, market rules and reliability standards.
• Represent Pattern and participate in various conferences, workshops and industry groups associated with compliance requirements.
• Analyze electrical data to understand trends and system events for the purposes of reporting and process improvement.
• Proactively support the Pattern control room through proper training, data analysis and development of tools to ease compliance burden.
• Provide assistance as needed with research for products and services and product development.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as engineering, economics or finance.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of ten years of professional experience. Minimum of 6 years of experience in the electrical industry. Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with transmission owner/operator/planner NERC Reliability Standards. Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with generator owner/operator NERC Reliability Standards. Minimum of 2 years of direct experience with resource & demand balancing NERC Reliability Standards. Minimum of 2 years of direct experience supervising personnel in a professional environment.
• Additional Requirements: Must pass a personnel risk assessment and seven-year criminal history check. Valid driver’s license. Hold or be able to obtain a passport. Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to domestic and international locations.
• Technical Skills: Moderate to comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles. Advanced research and writing skills; including the development of internal procedures that are clear, concise, accurate & implementable. Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills. Consistently deliver on deadlines. Excellent organizational skills (oral and written) and the ability to excel at details, multi-tasking and working under pressure. Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work under pressure. Proficiency in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Adobe Acrobat PRO and MS Access knowledge a plus. NERC certified or experience working in a operations position, is a plus. FERC and DOE experience a plus. Ability to successfully interact with key executives, external and internal customers. Possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting and contract implementation/management. Experience working with renewable generating systems is desirable.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.