The posting
Guernsey Power Station (GPS) is a $1.6 billion 1,875 MW 3x1x1 GE 7HA.02 combined cycle electric generating facility commissioned in 2023 and located in Guernsey County, OH.
The primary responsibility of the position is to provide analytical support and coordination for the NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) CIP Reliability Compliance Program. In addition, the position will serve as a backup to the plant DCS (Distributed Control System) Engineer.
The Manager will work closely with facility staff, corporate NERC resources, and external regulators to maintain and improve the NERC compliance posture of Guernsey Power Station. This includes technical system support, control system security, internal audits, training, and continuous improvement of compliance programs.
How You’ll Power the Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:
- NERC CIP Program Implementation
- BES Cyber System Identification and Categorization
- Electronic Security Perimeters & Electronic Access
- Access Management
- Cybersecurity Management & System Security
- Physical Security
- Incident Response & Recovery
- Compliance Monitoring & Internal Controls
- Audit & Regulatory Support
- Facility Support
What You Have
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, three (3) years of NERC CIP Reliability Standard experience or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experienced may be considered.
- Working knowledge of NERC CIP requirements and compliance concepts.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operating controls and procedures.
- Strong documentation, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple recurring compliance obligations and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience in power plant operations and maintenance is desired.
- Experience with NERC Reliability Standards, electric utility regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, power generation or related fields.
- Knowledge of network security, firewalls, remote access, Active Directory, vulnerability management, patch management, change management, anti-malware, configuration baselines, switches, routers, servers, Windows, and other security practices.
- Experience with generating-station OT environments, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, historian, network, and industrial control systems and incident response.
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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