Job Description

Basic Purpose

Supports the planning and implementation of projects designed to establish and maintain the company's corporate compliance required to conform and comply with current and emerging North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) requirements, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, ISO 27001 requirements and other corporate objectives for the Corporate Security organization. Develops policies, procedures and coordinates the implementation of new compliance requirements through cross-functional teams representing the entire Corporate Security organization. Conducts site vulnerability assessments, create site specific standard operating procedures, and provides training on the procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

Plans, directs, coordinates and leads activities of project teams to ensure that compliance goals, objectives and all related deliverables are accomplished to achieve successful outcomes for the company within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters


Performs operations and administrative activities necessary, including developing project budgets, developing goals and planning, organizing, integrating, measuring and reporting the work performed


Works with Corporate Security department leaders to ensure all compliance activities are documented, planned and completed on schedule


Ensures all processes, documentation, policies, etc. are current


Identifies and creates project scopes and objectives of assigned projects as well as the function of team members necessary to deliver the desired outcomes


Coordinates with internal departments and vendors on compliance related topics to ensure time specific duties are met


Assists in the planning, implementation and assessment of physical security and protective measures designed to respond to elevating threat level alerts


Applies technical writing skills to produce correspondence, plans and reports

Investigations:

Conducts investigations as directed by management; interviews and obtains written statements from witnesses, victims and suspects


Collects and documents evidence and provides preliminary oral and/or written reports to management on the status of field investigations in progress


Submits written reports of findings in court-ready form to management for review and action


Conducts follow-up action to ensure that any deficiencies identified during the investigation are addressed and corrected

Self-Inspection and Quality Assurance:

Physical security inspections and vulnerability and risk assessments of facilities to identify security deficiencies posing potential liability, security, compliance and/or safety threats


Submits recommendations to correct deficiencies and follow-up to ensure that corrective action is taken


Manages the key control program as assigned


Ensures all compliance aspects of the position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to the Company.


Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support for any emergency which may require activation of all or part of the corporate emergency or security plans.


Performs security related duties as assigned.



Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the area of specialty and 2 years of utility sector or security related work experience. Possess and maintain a Nevada driver's license (Class C).



Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 6 years utility sector or security related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NERC standards, WECC requirements, CIP standards and ISO 27001requirements. Demonstrated attention to detail, collaboration, time management, prioritization, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain clear lines of communication and use interpersonal skills to foster win-win situations. Demonstrated self-starter and team environment skills.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. Frequent travel required. High levels of stress may occur. Moderate amount of lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and sitting for long periods and walking long distances.



NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.