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Compliance Specialist - - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
FirstEnergy, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Compliance Specialist - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
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FirstEnergy at a Glance FirstEnergy is a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About The Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted, based on interview results. The position is on‑site and can be in Akron, OH, Greensburg, or Reading, PA.
Role Overview The CIP Compliance team of the NERC compliance group manages compliance with NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. Responsibilities include providing oversight of FE Business Units compliance, preparing for and coordinating NERC and Reliability First audits, completing self‑certifications, responding to data submittals, monitoring new or revised reliability standards, and establishing internal controls.
Responsibilities Include
Maintain and revise FE compliance program infrastructure related to NERC CIP standards.
Verify FE compliance with NERC, ReliabilityFirst (RF) CIP standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Investigate, document, and submit potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensure timely resolution.
Coordinate resolving compliance issues and develop improvement recommendations and mitigation plans with responsible FE organizations.
Utilize FE compliance technology to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts.
Coordinate FE compliance self‑certification and data submittal activities.
Prepare and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences.
Review, revise and ensure technical accuracy of regulatory reports.
Inform responsible FE organizations of NERC Standards Development activities and communicate FE’s position on proposed regulatory standards.
Ensure timely adherence to all new or revised NERC and RF regulatory obligations.
Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate forums.
Promote a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
Anticipate customer needs and deliver high‑quality results.
Advanced Level Additional Responsibilities
Prepare for, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations.
Conduct or review apparent or root cause analyses related to compliance issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering with at least 6 years of professional work experience, or a non‑technical bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of professional work experience. Relevant experience includes regulatory, auditing, cyber or physical security, or other compliance‑related areas.
Knowledge of NERC and RF standards and policies is preferred.
Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively within all FE organizations.
Exceptional teamwork and people skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
Senior Level Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the same subject areas with at least 8 years of professional work experience, or a non‑technical bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of professional work experience.
Experience developing and implementing new or significantly revised programs.
Demonstrated effectiveness in building relationships with diverse groups.
Superior analytical abilities involving complex problems and sound judgment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills for planning, developing, and performing assessments and coordinating resolution of compliance issues.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity FirstEnergy offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) with employer match, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy supports workforce diversity; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability status. No recruiter or agency without a signed contract. H‑1B sponsorship is not available at this time.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy. Employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties safely. We pursue a safe work environment, an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and public safety, aiming for world‑class safety standards.
Location & Compensation Location: Akron, Ohio. Salary range: $72,675 to $123,120.
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Compliance Specialist - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
role at
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy at a Glance FirstEnergy is a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About The Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted, based on interview results. The position is on‑site and can be in Akron, OH, Greensburg, or Reading, PA.
Role Overview The CIP Compliance team of the NERC compliance group manages compliance with NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. Responsibilities include providing oversight of FE Business Units compliance, preparing for and coordinating NERC and Reliability First audits, completing self‑certifications, responding to data submittals, monitoring new or revised reliability standards, and establishing internal controls.
Responsibilities Include
Maintain and revise FE compliance program infrastructure related to NERC CIP standards.
Verify FE compliance with NERC, ReliabilityFirst (RF) CIP standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Investigate, document, and submit potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensure timely resolution.
Coordinate resolving compliance issues and develop improvement recommendations and mitigation plans with responsible FE organizations.
Utilize FE compliance technology to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts.
Coordinate FE compliance self‑certification and data submittal activities.
Prepare and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences.
Review, revise and ensure technical accuracy of regulatory reports.
Inform responsible FE organizations of NERC Standards Development activities and communicate FE’s position on proposed regulatory standards.
Ensure timely adherence to all new or revised NERC and RF regulatory obligations.
Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate forums.
Promote a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
Anticipate customer needs and deliver high‑quality results.
Advanced Level Additional Responsibilities
Prepare for, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations.
Conduct or review apparent or root cause analyses related to compliance issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering with at least 6 years of professional work experience, or a non‑technical bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of professional work experience. Relevant experience includes regulatory, auditing, cyber or physical security, or other compliance‑related areas.
Knowledge of NERC and RF standards and policies is preferred.
Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively within all FE organizations.
Exceptional teamwork and people skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
Senior Level Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the same subject areas with at least 8 years of professional work experience, or a non‑technical bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of professional work experience.
Experience developing and implementing new or significantly revised programs.
Demonstrated effectiveness in building relationships with diverse groups.
Superior analytical abilities involving complex problems and sound judgment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills for planning, developing, and performing assessments and coordinating resolution of compliance issues.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity FirstEnergy offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) with employer match, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy supports workforce diversity; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability status. No recruiter or agency without a signed contract. H‑1B sponsorship is not available at this time.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy. Employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties safely. We pursue a safe work environment, an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and public safety, aiming for world‑class safety standards.
Location & Compensation Location: Akron, Ohio. Salary range: $72,675 to $123,120.
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