Electric Utility Auditor

About RF:

ReliabilityFirst Corporation is a regulator focused on preserving and enhancing reliability, security, and resilience of the Bulk Power System across 13 states and the District of Columbia. ReliabilityFirst is uniquely positioned to work closely with transmission, generation, and other power companies as well as the federal government to help identify and ensure the mitigation of operational risks and physical and cyber security threats to the electric grid.

Culture Statement:

At ReliabilityFirst, we are more than just a team – we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the reliability and security of the electric grid. Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences are what drive our success. If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, work-life harmony, and the opportunity to be part of a mission that matters, then we invite you to join us at ReliabilityFirst. Together, we can ensure a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.

Purpose of Position:

The Electric Utility Auditor will conduct engagements on registered entities to assess compliance with NERC standards and regulations, provide guidance to improve compliance, and perform risk analyses to ensure the reliability of the Bulk Electrical System. The Electric Utility Auditor will possess the ability to perform the function of the Team Lead when assigned by utilizing ReliabilityFirst Compliance Monitoring Processes. As a ReliabilityFirst employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the electric utility industry by developing, monitoring, and enforcing compliance to reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document Compliance Audits, Spot Checks and other CMEP activities to ensure entities are adhering to the established NERC Reliability Standards.
• Act as Audit Team Lead (ATL) or Audit Team Member (ATM) during compliance monitoring engagements of entities within the ReliabilityFirst Region.
• Ensure compliance with Government Auditing Standards for objectivity, independence, impairment, rules of evidence and professional judgment.
• Review, assess, and report on the effectiveness of the registered entity's internal controls.
• Use Subject Matter Expertise and experience to review entity programs and provide feedback to help further mature their compliance program and culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field with at least 5 years of related experience or no degree with at least 8 years of related experience/education resulting in demonstrated ability to perform the key responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Transmission Operations, Generation Operations, Planning Engineering, or Protection Engineering of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and supporting technologies.
• Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert within ReliabilityFirst and the industry on Operations and Planning Reliability Standards and related matters.
• Ability to work with and analyze data intensive and detailed information, and to draw meaningful conclusions from that information.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills. 
• Willingness to travel about 30% of the time.

Desirable:

• Experience with protective relaying and/or transmission planning analysis, including associated data and models.
• Knowledge of Renewable Energy Resources.
• Knowledge of Internal Controls and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Understanding and familiarity of NERC Standards. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certifications/Licensures pertinent to Transmission/Operations, regulatory experience, and/or auditor certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

ReliabilityFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with local and federal laws. ​ReliabilityFirst's mission is to preserve and enhance bulk power system reliability and security. This mission cannot be accomplished without a diverse and inclusive staff - one that at all levels feels empowered, valued, respected, and engaged.

Learn more at: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at RF (rfirst.org)