The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a NERC CIP Engineer Specialist in Lansing, MI.
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing and maintaining a compliance program that meets the requirements of the assigned North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.
Essential Functions:
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Responsible for verifying that the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) meets all NERC CIP Compliance requirements.
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Able to articulate the compliance requirements of the NERC CIP standards to the BWL staff and management.
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Keep BWL management and staff informed of changes that are occurring in compliance regulations.
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Participate in the development process for new or revised standards.
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Develop and oversee the implementation of assigned compliance self-reports and mitigation plans.
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Submit all required compliance self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and surveys as required by enforcement authorities.
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Interface with regulators from Reliability First for Assist Visits, or Requests for Information, or other related exchanges.
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Develop or assist in the development of training programs and the writing of procedures to maintain compliance.
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Ensure that all compliance documentation is current and meets all assigned standard requirements.
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Work with tracking programs to ensure that all requirements are current.
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Analyze current Information Technology (IT), Operation Technology (OT), and Security Operations work instructions and ensure the business processes in use meet or exceed the NERC CIP standards.
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Maintain BWL’s CIP-004 program.
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Work in access control system to ensure access is granted and revoked properly.
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Conduct quarterly access reviews to ensure compliance.
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Create internal controls for CIP standards.
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Perform annual evaluations of the BWL Internal Compliance Program, develop annual work plan, and maintain training programs as required by the Internal Compliance Program.
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Foster a culture of compliance with areas involved with the CIP Program, and the organization as a whole.
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Prepare and participate in compliance audits.
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Prepare and participate in potential non-compliance assessments.
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Provide evidence, testimony, documentation in support of settlement discussions and Hearing Proceedings.
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Identify and prioritize areas of compliance requirements that must be monitored in order to ensure no lapse in compliance responsibilities occurs.
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Review and monitor compliance work tasks that Subject Matter Experts must complete on a daily basis.
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Draft business proposals to solicit business from outside vendors in development of the overall compliance program.
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Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.
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Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
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Predictable and reliable attendance.
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
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Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
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Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
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Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical
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Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER