Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Relocation assistance
Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior or Lead Compliance Specialist or Engineer to join our Compliance team. As the Senior or Lead Compliance Specialist or Engineer , your role will:
Be responsible for overseeing the implementation of processes across SPP's corporate-wide programs to ensure compliance with national and regional reliability and commercial business practice standards. This involves analyzing compliance requirements, monitoring activities in real-time, and collaborating with internal and external compliance, operations, and engineering teams.
The role also involves maintaining relationships with SPP members, external audit teams, and industry representatives to ensure compliance requirements are met. You will provide guidance to the Compliance Department staff and work independently.
To apply for this position, please visit our website.
Essential Functions:
Provide direction and leadership to SPP Compliance Department staff, and serve as a consultative expert as needed
Provide guidance and mentor lower-level Compliance department staff on regulatory responsibilities and compliance-related processes and procedures
Assist the Manager and Director of the Compliance Department with the development and ongoing practice of relevant Internal Compliance Program initiatives
Act as the Compliance Department Liaison with relevant business units, establishing a positive rapport with key staff.
Prepare SPP for compliance audits, Compliance Violation Investigations (CVI), Requests for Information (RFI), readiness evaluations, certifications, etc.
Provide consultation for education and training programs to enhance the culture of compliance within the organization
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NERC and other reliability requirements
Assist the Manager and Director with the coordination of compliance plans, policies and processes by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to the SPP Compliance Program
Lead scheduled, ongoing review of internal compliance readiness and lead internal risk assessments
Conduct investigations of potential compliance risks/possible violations
Develop self-reports, mitigation plans, evidence citations and responses to requests for information
Develop and maintain Compliance oversight controls
Conduct analysis of SPP governing documents and industry requirements for any NERC-related impacts
Represent SPP in national, regional, and local forums to further SPP’s compliance interests
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior
Participate in Compliance Forums and SPP Working Groups and present on compliance topics as needed
Manage special projects as assigned
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work duties and responsibilities. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences, or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
To be successful as the Senior or Lead Compliance Specialist or Engineer, we're looking for a:
Senior Compliance Specialist:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
5 years of industry or compliance experience
Lead Compliance Specialist:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Two (2) Years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement).
Ten (10) years of industry, compliance, legal experience, or other related experience
Senior Compliance Engineer:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should:
Be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation),
Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
5 years of industry or compliance experience
Lead Compliance Engineer:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should:
Be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation),
Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
8 years’ of relevant Engineering experience; OR
7 years’ of relevant Engineering experience with a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering OR
6 years’ of relevant Engineering experience with a Doctoral degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
A Professional Engineer license is required for this role; however, 12 years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Professional Engineer License
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in related field
Engineering background
Relevant industry experience, understanding of the NERC standards
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.
Position Location:
This is a hybrid position with a requirement for a minimum of 2-3 days onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Travel Requirement:
This position requires minimal (0--10%) travel.
SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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