Compliance Analyst, Operations - Calgary, Canada - AESO

AESO

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta's interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market.

The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description:

Our Training and Compliance Delivery team is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our team This is an opportunity to work with real time operations system controllers and managers, operations support personnel, Reliability Standard Owners and Requirement Owners.

You will support all aspects of developing and maintaining ongoing compliance to AESO-applicable Alberta Reliability Standards.

You'll be reviewing Alberta and North American Electricity Reliability Coordinator (NERC) reliability standards, and drafting Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAW) to ensure all aspects of standards implementation.

Event monitoring and root-case analysis, evidence gathering, report preparation, process documentation and providing audit support to contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement are also part of this role.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program.

We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Key accountabilities include:

Provide compliance expertise during Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) development and implementation processes
Collaborate with Standard Owners and Requirement Owners to draft and maintain Reliability Standard Audit Worksheet narratives with the related evidence
Draft Internal Business Practices to demonstrate compliance to Alberta Reliability Standards prior to the standard effective date
Determine ongoing evidence required for AESO compliance to each assigned requirement
Gather, collect, and analyze relevant data and evidence to demonstrate compliance
Gather and review evidence for possible AESO compliance contraventions to ARS
Draft internal event analysis reports including rootcause analysis and NERC cause coding
Draft selfreport forms, mitigation plans, mitigation plan completion forms
Annual selfcertification review of AESO compliance to ARS as per the Annual Implementation Plan
Liaise with other departments during internal and external audits
Provide business process support including data analysis and preparation of reports, and presentations

Signs you will enjoy working in this role and team:

You have a desire and ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work in a collaborative fast-paced environment
You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease
You are an enthusiastic self-starter and comfortable taking initiative
You are a creative thinker with an appetite for continuous learning
You thrive working in a diverse atmosphere
our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and you know how to bring the best out of each unique individual
You have strength in analysis; this is a skill that comes naturally to you
You are detail oriented with a high degree of organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and demanding organization
You have an aptitude for preparing defendable documentation and evidence for audit processes
You enjoy contributing to the reliability of critical systems
You find it rewarding to enhance controls and processes to influence great operational and business practices

A combination of these skills and experience will support your success in this role:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Consistent attention to detail and a constructive questioning attitude
Ability to investigate and solve complex problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Capable SharePoint and MS Teams user, with experience using other MS Office products
Experience collaborating with colleagues throughout an audit cycle
Skilled with forming cross-functional teams and guiding diverse participants to complete interdependent tasks and projects

You'll stand out if you have:

3 or more years of experience working on compliance with Alberta Reliability Standards
3 or more years working in Alberta's electricity industry
Experience with Tripwire Enterprise
Experience with change management including Service Now

Application deadline:
Marc