NERC Reliability Compliance Lead

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay with competitive compensation

401(k) with generous match

PTO and paid holidays

Premier healthcare plan

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Reliability Compliance Specialist to support the company’s NERC compliance program. You will interpret standards, collaborate with engineers, operations, and leadership to ensure understanding and implementation of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include leading assessments, audits, and documentation while maintaining systems and reporting tools. Hybrid work in Missouri with travel for training and audits is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.
• Experience communicating across departments and influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain AECI’s NERC Reliability Compliance Program.
• Interpret and implement new and revised NERC Reliability Standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, and leadership to ensure compliance requirements are understood.
• Coordinate and support internal assessments and external audits.
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, procedures, evidence, and reporting.
• Perform compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control testing.
• Investigate potential compliance issues and assist with mitigation planning.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NERC standards knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field

Tools

GRC software

Compliance management systems

Document management systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Reliability Compliance Specialist to support the company’s NERC compliance program. You will interpret standards, collaborate with engineers, operations, and leadership to ensure understanding and implementation of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include leading assessments, audits, and documentation while maintaining systems and reporting tools. Hybrid work in Missouri with travel for training and audits is expected.