Compliance Specialist

Coordinator

New position in T-Line Engineering I&M

M - F OT possible as needed. Travel - 5% for possible site visits for training

Job designation is Hybrid, requiring working in office three days a week and two days working remote. Current in office days are Tues, Weds and Thurs. and are subject to change.

Schedule during the first 30 -90 days will be 5 eight hour days. A flexible schedule is available after training to include 4 tens or 4 nines plus a four. Candidate must be available to work core hours of 9am - 5pm.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Compliance Specialist to join our Transmission Line Engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our company adheres to all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. You will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks, including:

• Maintaining accurate records: You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and organized records of all compliance activities. This will involve using Microsoft Excel to record data and generate reports.
• Monitoring and analyzing compliance data: You will be responsible for staying up-to-date on compliance related standard practices and ensuring our company adheres to them. This will involve reviewing current internal procedures, identifying potential risks, and improving company standard practices.
• Generating reports: You will be required to develop detailed reports and presentations that communicate compliance information to stakeholders at all levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Collaboration: You will work closely with other departments such as Transmission Planning, Engineering, and Legal to ensure our business practices are compliant.
  
  

Key Job Duties

• Facility and Regulatory Reporting: Aid in completing various required quarterly and annual regulatory reporting for company internal and company external use; including FERC Form-1, SEC10k, and state long-term forecast reports on Transmission Line assets. This involves researching, working with internal stakeholders to address errors, tracking progress, and helping to improve the process.
• Facility Rating Methodology: Tracking and reporting Transmission Line Engineering (TLE) rating information, as well as working with other internal company business units to ensure TLE meets deadlines.
• Project Closeout Compliance: Track status of capital project work from in-service dates through all closeout activities required, including deliverables from our contractors, engineering consultants, surveyors and vendors. Also verifying all records are updated, including regulatory reporting and facility rating information.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, business administration, Business Analytics, data/computer science) preferred.
• Preferred experience in a compliance role within the utility industry.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  
  

Description

• This position is designated as hybrid and will require three days a week to be onsite - 40 hours plus OT as needed.
• Hiring Manager will consider candidates with more experience.
• Under some supervision, performs work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
  
  

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
• Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis.
• Participate in the planning and organization of project work activities.
• Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
• Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
• Provide training and guidance to lower level employees as appropriate.
• Pursue effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.