NERC Operations Sr Analyst, East

AES Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Clean Energy, a leading independent power producer, seeks a NERC Operations Senior Analyst to support the compliance program and monitor day‑to‑day NERC reliability standards adherence.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and IT/OT Security to ensure evidence, audits, and regulatory requests are handled efficiently and accurately, with emphasis on continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in inverter-based resource operations, maintenance, testing.
• Experience implementing FAC-008, EOP-012, PRC-004/005/028/029/030, and related standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of NERC O&P compliance processes and field activities.
• Gather and organize compliance evidence for audits and submissions.
• Provide regulatory updates and analysis for NERC standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, IT/OT Security.
• Ensure procedures are understood and consistently followed across teams.
• Identify and implement improvements to compliance processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Energy Management

Tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

Location: United States, Utah, Salt Lake City.

Position Overview

AES Clean Energy, a leading independent power producer with one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the United States, is seeking a NERC Operations Senior Analyst. The analyst reports to the NERC Operations Team Leader and supports the company's NERC Operations & Planning compliance program by executing day-to-day tasks that ensure all operations and maintenance activities meet the North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards. The role focuses on maintaining compliance through diligent monitoring, evidence collection, audit support, regulatory research, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• O&P Implementation: Support implementation of O&M compliance processes and field activities for key applicable NERC O&P standards (e.g. FAC, PRC, EOP, MOD). Maintain relationships with field operations personnel to consistently complete monthly compliance checklists and confirm consistent implementation of compliance. Execute the milestones and project manage the timelines for execution of Ops Compliance standards. Directly support the submission of data needed from AES Tools/SCADA to deliver to regulatory entities.
• Evidence Gathering & Audit Support: Collect, organize, and provide compliance evidence (maintenance records, logs, test results, etc.) to the NERC Compliance team to demonstrate adherence to NERC requirements. Assist in audit preparation and submission of supporting data requests, compiling documentation (e.g. Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets), and supporting regulatory inspections and NERC audits under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Regulatory Updates & Analysis: Work closely with the NERC Compliance team to provide input to changing NERC Reliability Standards and regional/ISO requirements. Collaborate to change the standards with different business units to ensure AES is ready to come into compliance with the new/revised reliability standard. Escalate any challenges in implementation in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams – Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Development, Regulatory Affairs, IT/OT Security, NERC Compliance, etc. – to integrate NERC compliance seamlessly into all stages of the asset life cycle. View compliance through a solutions‑based lens helping groups develop systems to achieve compliance. Ensure appropriate transition of compliance evidence for new projects from the execution team to the operations team. Ensure that changes in plant configuration or operational control follow a robust Management of Change process that addresses NERC compliance impacts. Facilitate regular cross‑departmental meetings or working groups to review compliance status, address gaps, and share best practices, thereby fostering an enterprise‑wide commitment to compliance.
• Procedure Training & Implementation: Work with the internal operational departments to ensure the agreed procedure for NERC Compliance Standards is appropriately understood by all members of the team and ensure consistent implementation of the procedure. Identify needs for consistent evidence development and work with the NERC Compliance team to ensure templates for relevant NERC Compliance standards are developed and implemented.
• Issue Management & Continuous Improvement: Help investigate potential reliability risks and perform initial analysis of incidents or near‑misses in collaboration with the NERC Compliance Team. Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes or tools, such as enhancing evidence management systems or internal control measures, to drive efficiency and robust NERC compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field (required).
• Experience: Mid-level professional with approximately 3-7+ years of experience in Inverter Based Resource operations, maintenance, testing. Experience in a generator owner/operator environment or renewable energy projects is a strong plus.
• NERC Standard Implementation Knowledge: Experience in designing and implementing controls related to FAC-008, EOP-012, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, etc. Working knowledge related to Transmission Planning or Protection and Control.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities for reviewing technical data and compliance evidence. Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple compliance tasks, documentation requirements, and strict deadlines. Proficiency in using office productivity tools and compliance management systems for tracking standards, evidence, and audits.
• Communication & Teamwork: Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey compliance requirements and technical information to cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude, with experience working across departments (e.g. O&M, Engineering, Regulatory) to achieve common goals. A proactive, self-motivated approach with a commitment to professional integrity and continuous improvement in reliability compliance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: NERC System Operator Certification (e.g., Reliability Coordinator level) or a strong understanding of grid reliability operations. A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, reflecting advanced technical and project management skills in a compliance context.
• Additional Skills: Experience with compliance audits or regulatory inspections (NERC, regional entities, or FERC) is beneficial. Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools and data analytics for tracking compliance obligations is advantageous. An understanding of continuous improvement or risk management methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) in operations or compliance programs is also appreciated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, parental leave)

Compensation: $83,000–$99,450 per year plus an annual bonus. This position is at‑will.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. The company respects all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives and is dedicated to improving the lives of people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. 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 SSA and, if necessary, the DHS with I‑9 information to confirm work authorization. E‑Verify notice included. Please apply via the link provided for further steps.