Reliability Compliance Manager

Reliability Compliance Manager This full-time position reports to the Director of Engineering and is located at the Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662. WHAT YOU WOULD DO: The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the Utility’s compliance with NERC/WECC reliability standards through program development and implementation; data collection and retention; internal audits and investigations; and the development of training within the Utility. This position is responsible for transmission planning functions, working closely with Engineering and Operations. Tracking federal laws and FERC/NERC/WECC statutes and regulations that might affect electric reliability standards compliance programs, policies, and practices. Designing and implementing programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all departments are in compliance with federal, NERC and WECC reliability standards requirements. Providing technical direction to departments, translating compliance requirements for maintaining and testing all types and configurations of installed equipment. Completing and reviewing engineering analyses for annual transmission planning requirements. Maintaining seasonal transmission models (Power World) for response to planned & unplanned outages. Conducting generation and utility interconnection studies as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: BS in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and related industry experience resulting in demonstrated ability to perform major responsibilities. A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in electric utility system regulation, operation and/or planning with a combination of various relevant experiences being preferable. Extensive knowledge and understanding of NERC/WECC reliability standards and FERC regulatory practices with a minimum of three years’ experience. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with a variety of the utility operations concepts, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the electric system in the Western Interconnection specifically in the vicinity of the Utility’s electric facilities. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including working effectively in a self-directed environment. BENEFITS: Employees and dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and disability insurance. Employees are enrolled in Washington State PERS and may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. SALARY: Clark Public Utilities’ salary ranges are market based and established annually. With full competency in the role and satisfactory performance the target is midpoint within the established range. Reliability Compliance Manager: $109,268 – $137,780 – $166,290 HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668. Equal Opportunity Employer At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to being a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work.