Senior O&P Standard Specialist

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for AES Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance.
• Serve as a technical expert within the O&P workgroup to ensure AES implements O&P NERC Reliability Standards within regulatory deadlines.
• Lead and provide guidance to implement organization-wide strategies, priorities and documentation to meet reliability compliance requirements.
• Contribute to internal control actions through risk assessments and lessons learned.
• Follow Standards drafting team and provide guidance to the SMEs on new or revised NERC Compliance Standards.
• Evaluate, and support preparation for audits, self-certifications, spot-checks, internal compliance assessments, self-reports, mitigation plans, Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), and evidence documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments, root‑cause analysis and industry best practice.
• Complete annual review of processes and procedures and integrate current O&P procedures.
• Perform gap analysis on new Standards and establish processes to ensure compliance and reliability and security of AES assets.
• Review and perform quality checks on evidence attesting to compliance with applicable NERC Standards and provide guidance to SMEs as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry associations, regional entities, and internal stakeholders to promote business goals and compliance with requirements.
• Participate in industry forums and outreach activities.
• Represent AES and the O&P compliance program in conferences and meetings with regulators, other agencies, state and local authorities, private industry and public groups to obtain all perspectives regarding proposed programs or program changes.

• Four‑year bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance.
• Strong verbal and written skills, both technical and non‑technical.
• Experience with Generator Protection Systems;
  Facility Ratings, SCADA systems, Transmission Planning, etc.
• Experience with Renewable Generation.
• Experience with standards associated with Transmission and Generation Control Center.
• Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter willing to take on new challenges.
• Prior NERC O&P and utilities compliance experience, including compliance monitoring, training, and audit support.
• Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance.

Expected salary at commencement of employment is between $100,000 and $124,950 per year, with potential variations based on location, knowledge, skills and experience. Total compensation includes an annual bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave and parental leave)

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