NERC O&P Compliance Lead

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Regulation / Risk Management

Remuneration: Exempt

The NERC O&P Compliance Lead will lead the administration and oversight of the RWECE NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance).

• Lead the administration and oversight of the RWECE NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance)
• Collect, review, organize, and preserve evidence in coordination with internal departments to support regulatory requests and audits
• Assist with compliance to applicable rules and other compliance requirements through research, data/evidence collection, analysis, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities
• Provide support to internal departments responsible for adherence to compliance requirements including the development and delivery of training and the dissemination of compliance guidance and industry best practices
• Lead investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC
• Lead data gathering and development of responses for regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including the submission of responses
• Lead periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards
• Lead the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and conduct Compliance Impact Assessments
• Maintain knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards and regional standards that apply to Generator Owners and Generator Operators, as well as applicable ISO requirements
• Maintain understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes
• Lead projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in NERC compliance
• Strong knowledge of regulatory process and requirements
• Experience with NERC 693 Reliability Standards and Requirements preferably within a GO or GOP
• Demonstrated leadership skills, project management and process improvement skills are needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs.

RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).