Lead Regulatory Compliance Manager - Utility-Scale Renewables

talisman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman in Houston seeks a Regulatory Compliance Manager to own the compliance program for the operating portfolio, reporting to the VP of Asset Management. This hands-on role covers NERC, FERC, EIA, RTO and transmission owner obligations from handover at construction through operations, ensuring a robust ongoing program.

The manager operates solo with two external consultants supporting project work; travel to sites is roughly quarterly while the framework is built out and the program matures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience in the energy sector.
• Direct NERC and NERC CIP compliance experience.
• Federal reporting including NERC and EIA submissions.
• Familiar with RTO/ ISO obligations; PJM/MISO/ TVA exposure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or engineering; Master's a plus.
• Strong project management to keep a continuous program.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the compliance framework covering NERC, FERC, EIA, RTO and transmission owner requirements.
• Manage the NERC program, including critical infrastructure protection, and direct the external NERC consultants.
• Run regulatory onboarding for new projects at handover from construction, then maintain compliance through operations.
• Prepare and submit federal, regional and local filings accurately and on schedule.
• Track regulatory change across FERC, NERC, the RTOs, ISOs and EIA, and assess what it means for the operating assets.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, and close the gaps they identify.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies.
• Deliver compliance training to staff and management.
• Travel to sites roughly quarterly; field work is delivered through third parties.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NERC compliance

Regulatory reporting

RTO/ISO compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Talisman in Houston seeks a Regulatory Compliance Manager to own the compliance program for the operating portfolio, reporting to the VP of Asset Management. This hands-on role covers NERC, FERC, EIA, RTO and transmission owner obligations from handover at construction through operations, ensuring a robust ongoing program.

The manager operates solo with two external consultants supporting project work; travel to sites is roughly quarterly while the framework is built out and the program matures