Audit Specialist II Plant Audits
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Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Summary
The Internal Audit Specialist II plans directs and completes complex assurance and advisory/consulting audits of business processes or this plantfocused role the primary emphasis is operational audits of the companys power generation fleet. The Internal Audit Specialist II evaluates the effectiveness of controls and practices over various plant risks (e.g. plant safety environmental compliance maintenance and reliability outage planning and operational performance) working closely with plant and corporate stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity. The role adheres to the departments audit methodology and utilizes technology-based audit techniques and data analytics where appropriate. This role generally serves as the Senior Auditor / Auditor-in-Charge on projects.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Plans audits including development of objectives scope timeline and assignments in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and Global Internal Audit Standards.
Conducts interviews to understand processes and communicates objectives.
Identify and assess risks and evaluates the controls designed to mitigate those risks.
Determines appropriate testing strategies and methodology and leverage data analysis.
Test controls for effectiveness and compliance; provides recommendations to address control gaps impacting safety environmental reliability and financial performance.
Summarize issues prepare clear concise audit reports and present results to stakeholders
Collaborate with management to develop riskmitigating recommendations and action plans. Performs followup procedures to validate timely and effective remediation.
Lead onsite audits at plants partnering with Environmental Health & Safety and Operations.
Utilize dynamic plant risk assessment share risks prospective plant selection and scope with Ops.
Evaluate controls practices related to key risk areas to include safety programs environmental compliance maintenance and operational reliability.
Review and analyze data from plant systems such as (e.g. Maximo) environmental monitoring systems and incident logs to identify anomalies trends and potential control gaps.
Performs walkdowns and visual inspections of plant areas to validate that documented controls and processes are operating effectively in practice.
Education Experience & Skill Requirements
Bachelors degree required (Accounting Finance Engineering Business or related discipline).
3 years relevant experience in audit powerplant or industrial operations EHS compliance or reliability engineering is preferred.
Strong understanding of riskbased internal auditing including planning risk assessment control evaluation sampling data analytics and reporting.
Audit-relevant certification such as CPA or CIA or relevant plant operations certification preferred.
Understanding of powergeneration industrial ops plant systems applicable safety & environmental regulations maintenance & reliability practices. Experience with SAP and or Maximo is preferred.
Excellent analytical criticalthinking written and verbal communication skills including concise report writing and presentation of results to management.
Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously work effectively with minimal supervision and build strong working relationships while maintaining independence and professional skepticism.
Demonstrated ability to coach and review the work of lessexperienced team members is a plus.
Ability to travel approximately 20-40% of the time based on audit assignments.
Must be able to navigate walkways at power plants including stepping over small obstructions and using stairs or ladders when necessary.
Ability to work in typical plant environments (e.g. noise heat/cold outdoor areas) and comply with all site safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Key Metrics
This role directly contributes to Internal Audit KPIs and objectives reported including:
On-time Audit Plan completion.
On-time high-risk open issue closure.
Internal Audits annual Risk Assessment and Audit Plan development.
Adherence to methodology through Quality Assurance Reviews.
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Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!
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