Compliance Coordinator

Role Overview

• Under the general direction of the Director, Corporate Affairs & Compliance, this position will provide support to the Compliance Specialist for overall compliance of the Company’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") regulatory compliance programs.
• Provide support in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, training programs, evidence, and program requirements to comply with all regulatory requirements including those promulgated by NERC.
• Supports NERC compliance activities by maintaining schedules, training documentation, evidence, and records.
• Maintains an understanding of NERC Reliability Standards for both the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and the Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards.
• Supports in monitoring changes in the NERC Reliability Standards and assists with the development, implementation, or updates to the Company’s policies and procedures resulting from these changes.
• Maintains schedule and associated notifications, including reminder or workflow system(s) to ensure groups meet all deadlines and requirements when making self-reports, self-certifications, mitigation plans, and new or revised standards.
• Participates in regulatory compliance team meetings and maintains records of same.
• Works collaboratively with various NERC subject matter experts (SMEs) to support procedure and process development for NERC standards.
• Works cooperatively with applicable business units to develop training programs in support of the Compliance Program including the NERC Reliability Standards.
• Supports in document development, including NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), and providing evidence for internal assessments and external engagements such as audits, certifications and spot-checks.
• Responsible for working with the SMEs to support the necessary plans for audit preparation and NERC CIP mitigation activities.
• Provides support for internal and external audits as they arise.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent project coordination and/or project management experience required.
• excellent reading, writing, and communication skills.
• excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, and similar computer applications such as FIS.
• Strong organization skills and follow-through required.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Familiarity with Versant Power legal and regulatory processes required.
• ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• professional and courteous behavior at all times with both internal and external customers.
• excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work cohesively with project team members.
• demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines required.
• good understanding of project and business development principles required.
• ability to anticipate and proactively address project needs required.
• current Maine Driver’s License required.

Benefits

• tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer