Electric Reliability Compliance Specialist

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Job Summary:
As the Electric Reliability Compliance Specialist, you will coordinate, monitor and assess the implementation of NERC Reliability Standards applicable to CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana Electric system by supporting various departments in their compliance efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor changes to regulatory standards and communicate to impacted stakeholders.
• Develop comments and voting recommendations on various NERC projects.
• Provide assistance in understanding the requirements in the NERC CIP Standards and what evidence is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Standards.
• Review compliance documentation from the responsible departments and provide guidance on document development and maintenance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies, programs, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborate with various Company departments and Legal to coordinate the Company’s response to formal audits, spot checks, certification reviews, self-logs, self-reports, system event reporting, Requests for Information, and compliance and enforcement investigations.
• Monitor progress on key projects, ensuring compliance with standards is met.
• Organize documentation for presentation to compliance leadership, department leadership, legal and other stakeholders.
• Engage in the risk methodology process, working closely with subject matter experts to map processes and clearly document process objectives, risks to achieving objectives and current controls in place to mitigate risks, as well as identifying new controls.
• Perform internal compliance assessments ensuring that compliance needs are addressed, and concerns are resolved.
• Manage workload with minimum supervision under time constraints.
• Develop industry specific knowledge, skills, and a thorough understanding of compliance requirements.
• Participate in emergency response activities as needed or support company operations during periods of labor unrest.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree of science in business, risk management, information technology, communications, education or other related field
• Knowledge and experience in electric utility operations, regulatory compliance and/or procedural development of a similar nature
• Bachelor of science in information technology with an emphasis on cyber security for Critical Infrastructure Protection responsibilities preferred
• Above average communications skills both verbal and written
• Analytical skills with experience in critical thinking, problem solving, and project management

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 07/29/2025​
Posting End Date: 08/05/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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