Renewables Regulatory NERC Compliance Manager - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as a Regulatory Operational NERC Compliance Manager. This fully remote role offers the chance to lead compliance initiatives for utility-scale energy storage projects. You'll work closely with Asset Management and Legal teams to foster a compliance-focused culture while developing and implementing robust compliance programs. With a commitment to renewable infrastructure, the company provides a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and a transparent leadership team. If you're passionate about compliance in the renewable energy sector, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in corporate compliance for renewable energy systems.
• Experience with NERC, FERC, and ISO compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance management plans.
• Lead incident investigations and compliance resolutions.
• Act as SME for NERC and FERC compliance initiatives.

Skills

NERC Compliance

FERC Compliance

ISO Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Compliance Management Software

Job description

This is a remote position.

Regulatory Operational NERC Compliance Manager - Renewables Energy Storage (BESS)

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Regulatory Operational Compliance Manager will lead a first-class scalable NERC/ISO corporate and operational compliance program. This is a critical role for the organization that works directly with the company's Asset Management and Legal Team on driving a holistic approach to compliance management and a compliance considerate culture. Experience with ERCOT-based assets is a HUGE PLUS, but this is a nationwide scope of operations that encompasses utility-scale renewables Corporate, Project Development, O&M, and Asset Management responsibilities. The incumbent may eventually build a team but the initial goal is to independently lead compliance initiatives in cohesion with the Asset Management goals working directly with the support of Legal and Consultants as needed.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements tactical corporate and operational plans for NERC/ISO compliance management in line with asset-based annual operating goals (short-term & long-term).
• Acts as the company's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the areas of NERC and FERC specific compliance for project development and operations initiatives.
• Leads incident/accident investigations including root cause analysis, corrective action initiatives and devises company standards on non-compliance resolutions.
• Creates internal controls to quantify the effectiveness of company compliance initiatives and make any necessary real-time adjustments.
• Acts as the key stakeholder with Outside Counsel and Legal firms to resolve compliance disputes and manage risk.
• Represents the company's interest with all major compliance and regulatory bodies ISO/RTOs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10+ years of corporate compliance and operational NERC/FERC/ISO compliance for operations for renewable energy electric transmission systems.
• Corporate asset-based operational compliance experience dealing with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage or energy storage projects; ERCOT experience is a HUGE PLUS.
• Strong track record developing compliance programs that deal with NERC, FERC, Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) and other Reliability organization standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Well versed in compliance resolution and root cause analysis for compliance breakdowns.
• Experience with and knowledge of current ISO/RTO standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines preferred.
• An understanding of national energy power markets - PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO is beneficial.
• Candidates may have held Mid-Senior or Management titles such as: Regulatory Manager, Compliance Manager, NERC Manager, NERC Compliance Lead, Sr. Compliance Analyst, Sr. NERC Compliance Advisor, Compliance Engineer.