Manager, Operational Compliance

Intersect Power, LLC; Canada; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative clean energy company is seeking a dedicated Manager to lead compliance activities for its CIP Medium program. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to NERC standards while managing compliance activities throughout the operational period. As part of a flexible and dynamic workplace, you will play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy, working closely with various departments to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in the clean energy sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

25-30% annual target bonus

100% premium healthcare coverage

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

$150 monthly food stipend

Pet insurance allowance

$150 monthly phone & internet reimbursement

New hire tech package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in NERC compliance and electric regulatory industry experience.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP Medium Impact Reliability Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities for NERC, PUC, and ISO standards.
• Manage risk analysis and compliance program implementation.

Skills

NERC compliance

Project management

Risk analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative, scalable, American-made, low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop, own, and operate some of the world’s largest grid-tied clean energy resources, as well as co-located facilities for large industrial loads, including data centers, e-fuels, and other energy-intensive products. We are laser-focused on the largest, most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area and San Diego, CA; NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

About This Position

This role will be responsible for developing Intersect Power’s CIP Medium program and transitioning into managing compliance activity during the operational period. The Manager will work closely with IT, Operational Technology, Engineering, Legal, and others to collaboratively and pro-actively develop and maintain project compliance, provide strategic identification of upcoming requirements, manage the cross-functional planning and implementation process, and provide robust reporting to Intersect Power and to applicable regulatory bodies. This position is a key contributing role to the Operations Team and will report to the Director, Operational Compliance, Operations.

Overview of Department

The current operations team consists of operations, asset management, and compliance professionals with over 4GW of operational experience. The operations team works closely with the Development and Construction teams to bring Intersect Power’s pipeline from concept to operations, remaining involved throughout the project lifecycle. The Intersect Power operations team is expanding to support the growing fleet moving into operations in the near term.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide leadership and guidance in compliance activities to support requirements with NERC, PUC, and ISO standards, focusing on NERC CIP Medium Impact program development.
• Serve as the primary project manager to develop the NERC CIP Medium Impact program and own future program implementation and ongoing management.
• Manage activities related to risk analysis, procedure and internal controls implementation, controls verification, evidence and artifact management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitor existing and new compliance requirements, identify potential impacts to the compliance program, and communicate any impacts while supporting technical SMEs during implementation of existing, revised, or new requirements.
• Lead and make regulatory filings, managing and coordinating outside counsel, consultants, internal SMEs, and other project personnel.
• Partner with all levels of cross-functional teams and subject matter experts throughout the organization to analyze, recommend, and support compliance implementation, understanding, and corrective action efforts as needed.
• Design and manage internal assessments, evaluate compliance, investigate potential noncompliance violations, document these in accordance with regulatory norms and industry good practices, and design appropriate corrective actions and mitigation plans to address identified internal control weaknesses and compliance evidence deficiencies.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with regulators, internal teams, and third-party service providers.
• Support technical SMEs in identifying mitigations and providing project management support of technical compliance-related projects.
• Actively participate in industry organizations, conferences, workshops, and forums regarding internal controls for existing and new standards and requirements.
• Support compliance onboarding of solar projects during the construction phases.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, or similar discipline or related work experience.
• 5+ years of work experience in NERC compliance and the electric regulatory industry; examples include Engineering and compliance departments, federal or state regulatory roles.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP Medium Impact Reliability Standards and Requirements, ERCOT, and CAISO.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Project management skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, able to thrive in a remote environment.

*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication.
• Position requires travel four times per year for company-wide meetups across the US & Canada and regional meetings as needed by the department.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 USD to $140,000 USD base salary with 25-30% annual target bonus.
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year).
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents.
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace.
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven.
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement.
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more.

Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.

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