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 NERC Reliability Standards Requirements 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 the 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, RSAWs, and evidence documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments, root‑cause analysis, and industry best practices.
• Complete annual review of processes, procedures and integrate current O&P procedures.
• Perform gap analysis on new Standards and establish processes to ensure compliance, 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 in efforts to obtain all perspectives regarding proposed programs or program changes.

• Four‑year bachelor’s in engineering degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, 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.

AES is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment ranges between $100,000 and $124,950 per year, with additional compensation potentially including an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; 401(k) eligibility; and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). Details of participation will be provided to candidates who receive an offer of employment.