Sean Thompson
Renton,WA
Summary
Summary Accomplished Supervisor of NERC services with 5+ years of experience in managing and directing the overall operations activities of two NERC Services business unit. Skilled in developing, implementing and executing strategic and tactical plans for NERC related services. Proficient in monitoring and tracking modifications to Reliability Standards and ensuring processes, procedures, internal controls and training activities are completed in advance of the effective date. Seeking to leverage expertise and leadership skills to improve bottom line results and ensure compliance for NAES.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor NERC
Services NAES Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Manage, oversee, train, and follow-up with a team of 7 NERC Specialists, as well as direct and actively contribute to project teams, in development and production of NERC policies, procedures, implementation tools, new products/services and training materials
- Developed and oversaw team building exercises focusing on emotional intelligence including DiSC, 5 Dysfunctions, Getting Naked, Turn the Ship Around
- Oversee multiple projects performed by NERC Reliability Specialist(s), NERC Senior Reliability Specialist(s), and external NERC subject matter experts
- Ensure that quality of documents developed for NAES plants, as well as for outside customers meet department standards
- Ensure that all contract requirements are met on assigned projects using enterprise tooling (GenSuite/Sharepoint), including but not limited to following: issuing of required reports, development of production delivery schedules, tracking of project status against planned execution, timely issuing and correctness of all project invoices
- Be point of contact for customer of assigned projects
- Develop and implement plans, schedules, procedures, tools and processes required to establish and maintain comprehensive NERC Reliability Compliance Program for use by NAES operated plants and outside customers
- Develop and monitor implementation of internal controls to ensure procedures for mandatory standards are implemented, with a particular focus on applicable GO/GOP NERC & CIP Standards as well as ISO and Power Market compliance
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete responses to compliance monitoring activities established by NERC and Regional Entities
- Monitor Reliability Standards under development and communicate updates and necessary program changes to affected team members
- Overhauled PMCS business unit through streamlining processes and optimizing resources
- Increased customer satisfaction through delivering high-quality products and services on time and within budget
- Member, NAES Leadership Development Academy
- Actively contributed to design and delivery of emotional intelligence presentations for entire organization
- Facilitated discreet leadership training sessions, fostering aculture of continuous learning and development within NAES.
NERC Senior Reliability Specialist
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supported Director of NERC Services in managing and directing NERC Services business unit
- Performed gap analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for NERC compliance programs
- Oversaw development of NERC policies, procedures, and implementation tools for plants operated by NAES Corporation and outside customers
- Conducted internal audits and self-certifications to verify compliance with NERC and Regional Entity Reliability Standards
- Prepared and submitted evidence and documentation for external audits and spot checks
- Provided training and guidance to NERC Reliability Specialists and other staff on NERC compliance requirements and best practices
- Developed NERC Specialist qualification process
- Assisted in developing and launching new products and services related to NERC and FERC compliance
- Contributed to continuous improvement of NERC compliance processes and procedures
Education
No Degree - Nuclear Power
Naval Nuclear Power School
Orlando, FL1997
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
Renton, WA06.1995
Skills
- Expertise:
- NERC Compliance & Planning
- Emotional Intelligence & Team Building
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Project & Contract Management using GenSuite/Sharepoint
- NERC & FERC Compliance Products/Services Development
- Auditing & Risk Assessment
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Business Planning
- Contract Management
- Business Administration
- Priority Management
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Management
- Supervising Employees
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
Timeline
Supervisor NERC
Services NAES Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2023
NERC Senior Reliability Specialist
01.2013 - 01.2017
No Degree - Nuclear Power
Naval Nuclear Power School
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
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