Manager, Asset Compliance

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Manager of Asset Compliance to oversee compliance with NERC standards for wind, solar, and battery storage systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory compliance and strong leadership skills. This role involves developing compliance programs, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Join a dynamic team committed to expanding its green portfolio and tackling the challenges of the renewable energy landscape.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory, legal, or compliance field.
• Direct work experience in NERC compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RWECE NERC O&P compliance program.
• Lead internal compliance assessments and audits.
• Support internal departments with compliance requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

NERC Portals

Job description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Asset Compliance supports the RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) Internal Compliance Program established to maintain compliance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and applicable Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) requirements for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with mimimal supervision; solve complex problems; make decisions for all issues related to their discipline(s) with limited and/or available information; and become a subject matter expert in assigned Standards and Requirements and other relevant subject matter areas.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWECE NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance)
• Maintains knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards and regional standards that apply to Generator Owners and Generator Operators, as well as applicable ISO requirements
• Assists with compliance to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules, and other compliance requirements through research, data/evidence collection, analysis, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities
• Collects, reviews, organizes, and preserves evidence of compliance with the NERC O&P Standards and Requirements in coordination with internal departments to support regulatory requests and audits
• Provides 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
• Maintains understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes
• Leads investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC
• Leads periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards
• Leads data gathering and development of responses for regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including the submission of responses
• Leads the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and with Compliance Impact Assessments
• Leads projects as assigned
• Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Direct work experience that provides specialized knowledge in NERC compliance or other regulatory environment applicable to electric power industry or relevant professional certifications may be allowed as substitution for a college degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory, legal or a compliance related field. NERC compliance or renewable power generation experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage stakeholder, industry peer, and regulator relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, and SharePoint
• Proficiency with NERC portals such as Align, NERC Alerts, and CORES
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables across departmental and stakeholder personnel
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
  

Benefits offered: 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 one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

We are looking forward to your online application.

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