Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Assist facility staff with issues related to NERC, Regional Reliability Entity, and PUC that affect facility operations.

• Prepare, manage, and submit both routine and non-routine reports to EIA, NERC, FERC, and other relevant entities.

• Oversee compliance programs to ensure that registered entity functions align with these programs.

• Assess, develop, and propose new compliance programs for facility operations.

• Review and update the site Facility Ratings and Protection System Maintenance Program.

• Conduct compliance evaluations and implement suggestions to improve regulatory adherence.

• Liaise with NERC and relevant entity representatives on behalf of facilities.

• Aid in training personnel on regulatory programs.

• Independently manage complex projects and assignments.

• Supervise contractor and vendor tasks related to regulations and compliance program adherence.

• Maintain regulatory project records and filing systems.

• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a minimum of 4 years of industry experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in NERC compliance or a related field.

• Background in engineering, computer science, or a similar discipline.

• Experience within power generation or distribution sectors.

• Understanding of NERC regulations.

• Knowledge of power plant operations, as well as NERC/FERC/WECC regulations and reporting obligations.

• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and compliance tracking software.

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Capability to operate a vehicle as part of job duties.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not need employer-sponsored work authorization currently or in the future.

• Willingness to travel overnight and for short-term company business; approximately 25% travel required.

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Capacity to work in industrial settings and perform occasional physical tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k)

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health spending accounts

• Employee referral incentives

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Other company-sponsored programs