NERC Compliance Manager

EthosEnergy; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive company culture

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Hologr

Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succесс

Perks & Discount programs

Job summary

EthosEnergy is seeking a NERC Compliance Manager to support its North American facilities with GO/GOP standards and the NERC compliance program. You will work with facility leadership and corporate NERC resources to ensure continued regulatory compliance.

The role involves administering the NERC program at assigned Northeast facilities, training staff, and assisting in program development. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Experience writing regulatory and/or policy documents.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Strong communication with technical staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EthosEnergy NERC program at assigned facilities.
• Support O&M staff remotely and on-site in NERC activities and documentation.
• Review internal controls to identify compliance issues.
• Conduct NERC compliance reviews and internal audits.
• Support development and delivery of NERC training.
• Assist external compliance activities (e.g. NERC audits).
• Interact with regulators (NERC, Regional Entities).
• Update NERC program procedures in response to changes.
• Identify and manage potential NERC issues at facilities.
• Perform other NERC activities as directed by the NERC Director.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborate with technical personnel

Regulatory drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)

Job description

EthosEnergy operates and maintains multiple power generation facilities in North America. EthosEnergy provides regulatory support services as part of this business, including the provision of a North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") compliance program. EthosEnergy is seeking a NERC Compliance Manager to support its facilities' NERC compliance functions (GO, GOP). The primary responsibility of this position will be to administer and manage the EthosEnergy NERC compliance program at assigned facilities in the Northeast. The Compliance Manager will execute the duties of the position in concert with facility leadership and staff and other corporate NERC resources including the NERC Compliance Director. The Compliance Manager position will also participate and assist in corporate NERC program development and improvement activities as requested.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the EthosEnergy NERC program at assigned facilities.
• Support O&M staff remotely and on-site in the execution of NERC related activities and compliance documentation.
• Review executed internal compliance controls to identify and assess potential compliance issues.
• Conduct NERC compliance reviews and internal audits to assess the compliance status of assigned facilities and the quality of NERC compliance procedures, evidence and internal controls.
• Support the development of NERC related training and conduct training at assigned facilities.
• Support O&M staff remotely and on-site in relation to external compliance and enforcement activities (e.g. NERC audits).
• Interact with regulators (e.g. NERC, Regional Entities).
• Support changes to the EthosEnergy NERC program as necessary (e.g. revisions to compliance procedures in response to internal best practice improvements and/or new or revised NERC reliability standards or other NERC program changes).
• Support the identification and management of potential NERC compliance issues and other NERC related issues at applicable O&M facilities.
• Perform other NERC related activities as necessary and/or assigned by the NERC Director

Required Skills / Knowledge

• The ability to work independently and in group contexts.
• The ability to work with technical personnel (i.e., Facility staff, contractors) and topics (i.e., Generation operations, Protection and Control, Cyber security).
• Experience in the drafting and preparation of regulatory and/or policy documents.

Experience

• 5-10 NERC and / or other electric industry regulatory and policy experience is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with GO and/or GOP-applicable NERC Reliability Standards
• Familiarity with Midwest and North Regional Entities (RF, MRO) and regional RTO/ISOs (PJM, MISO)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25%

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.