Compliance Process Manager (Aberdeen, Huron or Sioux Falls SD)

Job Description

Job Description

Compliance Process Manager

Work Location : Aberdeen, Huron or Sioux Falls SD

Pay range : $54,000 to $108,200 per year

Employment Status : Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

Join a forward-thinking organization where your passion for regulatory adherence and process improvement can shine. At Northwestern Energy, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity.

As we continue to expand, we seek a meticulous and proactive Compliance Coordinator to ensure our operations meet the highest standards.

The Role at a Glance :

As a Compliance Process Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance programs, ensuring that all activities meet relevant legal and internal guidelines.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various departments, providing guidance and support to foster a culture of compliance across the organization.

What You Will Do :

• Conduct assigned assessments of the plant Safety, Environmental, and Reliability Compliance Program in accordance with procedures and the approved assessment schedule
• Coordinate, conduct, and document employee safety and environmental training
• Coordinate, track, and complete required environmental tasks and activities and communicate status to applicable stakeholders
• Ensure compliance to FERC, NERC, and South Dakota compliance & regulatory standards
• Input and maintain data in MicroGADS and MicrogadsWIND
• Ensure day-to-day environmental compliance at the facilities by monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements;

responsible for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring system (CEMS) operations, and data collection and reporting

• Inspect machinery, equipment and parts to ensure no environmental or safety hazards exist.
• Investigate safety and environmental incidents, including hazardous material spills, air permit violations, water releases, near-misses etc.

perform root cause analysis and develop and submit lessons learned as applicable

• Able to perform duties of Incident Commander (relocated)
• Maintain and update the plant's Reliability Compliance program to meet company and regulatory procedures and directives
• Oversee and implement revisions for the plant Safety and Environmental Manual, participate in Production Safety committee
• The Compliance Coordinator will be on call on a rotating basis as directed by the South Dakota Production Superintendent and will need to respond if an Environmental or Safety situation should occur outside of normal working hours.
• Work with assigned Safety Professional to implement and maintain environmental and safety standards
• Work with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling (DAHS) Software to ensure they are working properly, coordinate any necessary modifications and upgrades to the CEMS and DAHS (Regperfect)
• Plan and schedule emissions monitoring system maintenance.
• Plan and schedule emissions compliance testing in accordance with applicable rules and standards
• Assist workers in the plant when needed
• Travel to generation facilities service territory to perform site inspections and gather data, meet with customers and attend trainings and conferences.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on a minimal basis
• Other duties as assigned
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
• Travel up to 10%, including overnight travel is required

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Safety and Environmental or similar field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in power plants or industrial facilities; environmental, environmental consulting, safety, regulatory compliance, and operations
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• First Aid / CPR Certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel
• Experience with project scheduling and budgeting preferred
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

We offer great benefits :

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities.

We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including :

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Requisition #4368

Posting Dates : September 16, 2024 through Open Until Filled

Department / Division : Energy Supply

Employment Physical : Required

Drug Test : Required

Background Check : Required

Relocation Benefit : Negotiable

Telecommuting : Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.

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