Alberta Reliability Standards Compliance Specialist

Division : Climate Adaptation and Reliability - Electricity

Location : Edmonton, AB

Amazing team. Rewarding work.

Position Summary :

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us.

We never break a promise, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

ATCO Electric’s Climate Adaptation and Reliability (CAR) Team is to reshape the future of utility resilience and reliability through fortifying our systems against the escalating impacts of climate change.

In response to unprecedented challenges like wildfires and extreme cold events, our mission is clear : to lead the industry in climate resilience while ensuring uninterrupted, affordable energy for our customers.

Our dynamic team will play a pivotal role in the design and construction of climate-resistant assets, elevating grid resilience, and implementing cutting-edge emergency management programs.

By unifying existing climate strategies and forging new pathways, we aim to elevate ATCO Electric into the top tier of utility reliability nationwide.

With a focus on operational excellence and community engagement, we are committed to transforming challenges into opportunities.

Join us as we revolutionize the landscape of utility reliability, safeguarding our infrastructure for generations to come.

Together, we will build upon our legacy of innovation and set new standards for excellence in climate adaptation and reliability.

At ATCO you will feel pride in taking on challenges and solving complex problems. It’s a community-like atmosphere of support and flexibility where you can be your best self and enjoy limitless development and learning opportunities.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Asset Management Governance and Alberta Reliability Standards Compliance, this position will be responsible to manage and support ATCO Electric’s Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) compliance program management.

ARS compliance program management includes working with key stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable industry approved rules, operating policies, and procedures as per the Alberta Electric Utilities Act, Transmission Regulations and Affiliate Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for ensuring ATCO Electric’s compliance to Alberta Reliability Standards as required by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA).
• Assist in conducting ARS compliance activities such as Annual Self Certifications, audits, quarterly compliance reviews and self-reported contraventions to the AESO and / or MSA.
• Assist in reviewing reliability compliance response documents and correspondence for completeness, prior to submission to external agencies.

Ensure that all compliance evidence is accurately archived within the compliance evidence software.

• Assist in reviewing and approving responses to noncompliance issues and investigations.
• Provides strategic direction to AESO Rules and Reliability Standards stakeholder consultations as a representative of ATCO Electric as a Market Participant, approval applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission, entity information requests, stakeholder arguments and regulatory decisions.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to review, identify and assign new standards as they are developed by the AESO. Assist in conducting gap analyses between current practices and new requirements against similar North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, published interpretations, and notices of penalties and assessments.
• Engage with internal and external parties as required to build and maintain effective working relationships and to resolve common issues related to the ARS, Rules, and Operating Policies and Procedures.

Monitor, coordinate, and comply with regulatory agencies' policy response submission deadlines.

Follow up on issues raised at forums mentioned above. Collaborate with cross industry teams to investigate and recommend actions on issues of interest to ATCO Electric and other stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a professional certification in cyber security or business administration with a minimum of five () years’ work experience with compliance management and audits, preferably in an electrical utility environment.
• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA would be beneficial if applicant is an engineer in the province of Alberta.
• Deep understanding of Critical Infrastructure Protection NERC standards.
• Experience with electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, processes, and practices in the field.
• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional teams to implement change through influence rather than direct authority.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills to build strong relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Facilitation skills to gather subject matter expertise and work toward consensus in the development of cross-functional processes.
• Balanced strategic and tactical strengths, possessing excellent planning, execution, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Maintain a Class driver’s license in good standing.

What We Offer :

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

ATCO - The place with opportunities to progress professionally.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately , employees and assets of $ billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution;

natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate.

More information can be found at . ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Issued : July ,

Expiry : August ,