Sr Specialist - NERC & FERC Compliance

Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities u2014 PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy u2014 provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPLu2019s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview Responsible for complex activities associated with the functional work group's reliability assurance activities. This is a key contributor in a complex environment who may lead functional teams or projects, and direct activities of less experienced personnel in the group. With little guidance, uses extensive technical knowledge of NERC, RF and PJM reliability requirements to provide sound judgment assessing complex compliance and assurance evolutions and expert business leadership in the guidance and direction to other PPL employees to support production of high quality, timely and cost-effective interpretation, execution, documentation and reporting of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Reliability First(RF) Reliability Standards as they relate to PPL Electric Utilities (EU). Provides leadership to develop and request changes to NERC/RF standards and PJM Assigned Tasks for NERC Reliability Standards. Recommends to EU executive management annual certification of compliance or non-compliance to these standards. This position requires an individual who is a recognized expert in knowledge critical to the organization and limited in the industry This position contributes to the development of group strategy for the NERC Reliability Program. Responsibilities u2022 Provide leadership to evaluate, analyze, and establish positions on the most complex issues regarding application of and revisions to NERC/RF Reliability Standards, requirements and measures to help ensure adherence to the Reliability Standards. Lead EU reliability standards committees to develop and request changes to NERC/RF standards, and to develop and coordinate comments and balloting positions to interpretations and revisions to the standards. Perform specialized reliability standards and compliance assessments and analyses. u2022 Responsible for assessing and interpreting requirements on the most complex emerging reliability assurance and compliance issues, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, and making use of knowledge of NERC Reliability requirements and business processes to identify innovative solutions and approaches to improve efficiencies and ensure effective and efficient compliance programs and implementation. u2022 Lead functional teams or projects to achieve milestones and objectives, and present topical matters to senior leadership in Electric Utilities and the Transmission Department. Lead the discussion and resolution of issues related to reliability standards and compliance at internal PJM strategy sessions. Work independently on all but the most complex strategic level tasks. u2022 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with major EU departments and PPL Services (e.g., Corporate Security, HR) to incorporate adequate resources equipment and funds into the EU business plan and to ensure ongoing adherence to the NERC, RF and PJM Reliability Standards. Work with applicable Service Company and EU departments to develop best practices, assess internal controls, assess adherence to, identify gaps and corrective actions to ensure compliance to the NERC Reliability Standards and ensure a sustainable NERC Reliability Program. Also, understand and address compliance issues from market subsidiaries that have possible ramifications to EU. u2022 Lead the design, testing, and implementation of revised NERC Reliability Standards and compliance programs, and development of enhanced internal procedures and processes, including coordination with PPL Affiliates on NERC Reliability Standards under development. u2022 Clearly communicate technical ad complex topics orally and in writing with management to define issues and needs. Serve as the point person with EU senior management to contest, rectify, and respond to gaps in Essential Functions compliance reporting, and to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of periodic departmental reports. u2022 Represent EU on outside company committees and working groups responsible for compliance activities relative to NERC and RF Reliability standard compliance. Takes leadership role on committee and/or is viewed externally as a subject matter expert. During such activities, maintain compliance with FERC Order 889 Code of Conduct. u2022 Lead and facilitate EU Reliability Standards Committee meetings, as needed. Assure recording of meeting notes, assign action items, and perform periodic follow-up as needed. u2022 Increase and apply knowledge of NERC/RF Reliability Standards requirements. Provide direction and functional advice and act as a resource to less-experienced staff members and subject matter experts. Perform subordinate staff and EU subject matter expert staff training on requirements and measures, processes, procedures and tools. u2022 The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. u2022 May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. u2022 Performs other duties as assigned u2022 Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree 2. 10+ years in an electric utility or related industry 3. Demonstrated thorough understanding and ability to apply NERC requirements in support of critical business unit compliance processes. Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Degree in technical or business-related field preferred. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. u2022 Certification in Engineering, Auditing, IT, or GRC (e.g. Professional Engineer License, CISSP, CISA, CGET). u2022 Familiarity with industry trends and best practices. u2022 Understanding of EU issues and priorities. u2022 Proven customer focus with the ability to understand business needs. u2022 Able to plan work to meet performance expectations and group/departmental goals. u2022 Respectful of others and able to use diplomacy in resolving problems and difficult situations u2022 Demonstrated ability to work within teams and effectively influence outcomes. u2022 Uses time wisely, requires minimal supervision and is able to handle multiple tasks with minimal impact on regular workload. u2022 Capable of handling stressful situations and maintain control. u2022 Demonstrated ability to research and apply results to business line guidance u2022 Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 1. Bachelor's degree 2. 10+ years in an electric utility or related industry 3. Demonstrated thorough understanding and ability to apply NERC requirements in support of critical business unit compliance processes. Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Degree in technical or business-related field preferred. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. u2022 Certification in Engineering, Auditing, IT, or GRC (e.g. Professional Engineer License, CISSP, CISA, CGET). u2022 Familiarity with industry trends and best practices. u2022 Understanding of EU issues and priorities. u2022 Proven customer focus with the ability to understand business needs. u2022 Able to plan work to meet performance expectations and group/departmental goals. u2022 Respectful of others and able to use diplomacy in resolving problems and difficult situations u2022 Demonstrated ability to work within teams and effectively influence outcomes. u2022 Uses time wisely, requires minimal supervision and is able to handle multiple tasks with minimal impact on regular workload. u2022 Capable of handling stressful situations and maintain control. u2022 Demonstrated ability to research and apply results to business line guidance u2022 Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills u2022 Provide leadership to evaluate, analyze, and establish positions on the most complex issues regarding application of and revisions to NERC/RF Reliability Standards, requirements and measures to help ensure adherence to the Reliability Standards. Lead EU reliability standards committees to develop and request changes to NERC/RF standards, and to develop and coordinate comments and balloting positions to interpretations and revisions to the standards. Perform specialized reliability standards and compliance assessments and analyses. u2022 Responsible for assessing and interpreting requirements on the most complex emerging reliability assurance and compliance issues, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, and making use of knowledge of NERC Reliability requirements and business processes to identify innovative solutions and approaches to improve efficiencies and ensure effective and efficient compliance programs and implementation. u2022 Lead functional teams or projects to achieve milestones and objectives, and present topical matters to senior leadership in Electric Utilities and the Transmission Department. Lead the discussion and resolution of issues related to reliability standards and compliance at internal PJM strategy sessions. Work independently on all but the most complex strategic level tasks. u2022 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with major EU departments and PPL Services (e.g., Corporate Security, HR) to incorporate adequate resources equipment and funds into the EU business plan and to ensure ongoing adherence to the NERC, RF and PJM Reliability Standards. Work with applicable Service Company and EU departments to develop best practices, assess internal controls, assess adherence to, identify gaps and corrective actions to ensure compliance to the NERC Reliability Standards and ensure a sustainable NERC Reliability Program. Also, understand and address compliance issues from market subsidiaries that have possible ramifications to EU. u2022 Lead the design, testing, and implementation of revised NERC Reliability Standards and compliance programs, and development of enhanced internal procedures and processes, including coordination with PPL Affiliates on NERC Reliability Standards under development. u2022 Clearly communicate technical ad complex topics orally and in writing with management to define issues and needs. Serve as the point person with EU senior management to contest, rectify, and respond to gaps in Essential Functions compliance reporting, and to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of periodic departmental reports. u2022 Represent EU on outside company committees and working groups responsible for compliance activities relative to NERC and RF Reliability standard compliance. Takes leadership role on committee and/or is viewed externally as a subject matter expert. During such activities, maintain compliance with FERC Order 889 Code of Conduct. u2022 Lead and facilitate EU Reliability Standards Committee meetings, as needed. Assure recording of meeting notes, assign action items, and perform periodic follow-up as needed. u2022 Increase and apply knowledge of NERC/RF Reliability Standards requirements. Provide direction and functional advice and act as a resource to less-experienced staff members and subject matter experts. Perform subordinate staff and EU subject matter expert staff training on requirements and measures, processes, procedures and tools. u2022 The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. u2022 May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. u2022 Performs other duties as assigned u2022 Complies with all policies and standards Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

Created: 2026-04-27