NERC Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Enhance the reliability of the Bulk Power System by ensuring compliance with applicable NERC standards.

• Oversee and uphold NERC Operations and Planning standards.

• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.

• Ensure that relevant, valid, reliable, stacking, and sufficient compliance evidence is accessible.

• Update and maintain compliance policies, programs, procedures, and infrastructure.

• Organize, prepare, and facilitate compliance audits.

• Coordinate the resolution of compliance issues and formulate improvement recommendations and mitigation strategies.

• Document and report potential violations to regulatory bodies and monitor their resolution process.

• Utilize compliance technology to assign, track, and oversee compliance initiatives.

• Maintain operational support procedures and guidelines.

• Manage compliance self-certification and data submissions.

• Communicate developments related to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards and EDFps positions.

• Ensure compliance with new and updated NERC and NERC RTO regulatory requirements.

• Keep track of emerging utility industry trends through benchmarking and participation in utility forums.

• Propose and implement compliance programs and initiatives, leading project teams as necessary.

• Offer technical assistance to operations and business unit staff.

• Travel to sites, conferences, and meetings as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is mandatory.

• At least five (5+) years of experience in a compliance or audit role is required.

• Technical expertise and experience with NERC Operations & Planning standards are essential.

• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably within the electricity sector.

• Exceptional communication skills are a must.

• Ability to collaborate professionally with business units on compliance initiatives.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated leadership, time management, and organizational abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Proficient use of Microsoft software/programs is necessary.

• Willingness to occasionally travel to generation facilities, third-party sites, industry events, conferences, and meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives; eligible for an annual bonus program.

• Affordable health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• 401(k) plan with a generous matching contribution.

• Paid time off programs.

• Paid parental leave after one year of service.

• Opportunities for learning, career development, and advancement.

• Mentorship and buddy programs.