Sr. Compliance Analyst at Wind Energy Transmission Texas | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Sr. Compliance Analyst at Wind Energy Transmission Texas

Sr. Compliance Analyst

Wind Energy Transmission Texas · Austin, TX, US

1 weeks ago

Sr. Compliance Analyst

Wind Energy Transmission Texas · Austin, TX, US

7 days ago
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About the Role

WETT is seeking a compliance resource with strong technical skills and experience with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards as they apply to software/hardware baselines. This role bridges the gap between compliance and IT functions, assisting with NERC/FERC Standards/Regulations and ERCOT Protocols. The position monitors regulatory requirements, coordinates evidence collection, supports audits, and helps maintain a compliance management program.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the collection, validation, organization, and retention of compliance evidence.
  • Assist with preparation for NERC, ERCOT, and other regulatory audits and investigations, focusing on the IT function.
  • Partner with the IT/Cybersecurity team and interact with other departments to promote a strong compliance culture.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining CIP and O&P work plans for compliance with NERC Standards, with a focus on the cybersecurity environment.
  • Maintain expert knowledge and assist in the interpretation of regulations such as NERC Standards and ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides.
  • Stay informed about utility industry trends and practices.
  • Apply a deep knowledge of IT processes and internal controls to align WETT’s performance with industry best practices.
  • Revise standards, procedures, guidelines, and reports to maintain compliance measures affecting WETT transmission assets.
  • Investigate pertinent practices and recordkeeping to ensure adherence to the compliance program and document management system.
  • Facilitate the development, management review, and implementation of remedial actions for non-compliance issues.
  • Follow up on corrective action plans.
  • Participate in the investigation of operational incidents that may lead to reportable events.
  • Perform sequence of event review, analysis of recorders and logs to perform root cause analysis.
  • Develop recommendations and corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Participate in compliance reviews to assess WETT compliance with FERC/NERC standards and ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides.
  • Represent WETT at meetings of Texas RE and provide summaries of proceedings.
  • Assist in determining employee training needs and developing/delivering training courses.
  • Actively apply WETT safety and emergency preparedness programs.
  • Participate in overall system safety reviews and training as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience performing compliance work.
  • Experience in the electric utility, energy, power generation, transmission, or ERCOT market.
  • Fundamental understanding of technical requirements for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, especially CIP and Transmission Operations.
  • Detailed understanding of software/hardware baselines as they apply to CIP (firmware, software, ports and services, users and groups, etc).
  • Familiarity with Systems and/or Network Administration concepts and protocols strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with regulatory requirements, compliance controls, and cross-functional business teams including Engineering, Operations, and IT.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to apply them for activity tracking, documentation, and project management.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to manage many.
  • Proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment.
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.

Skills

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards
  • Software/hardware baselines
  • NERC/FERC Standards/Regulations
  • ERCOT Protocols
  • IT processes
  • Internal controls
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint

Location

  • WETT

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 4 years of relevant work experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

About the Company

  • WETT is an organization focused on transmission assets and advancing a culture of compliance.