Senior NERC Compliance & Reliability Consultant

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension & 401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks a Senior Consultant for Energy Supply compliance focusing on NERC Reliability Standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead compliance initiatives, coordinate program implementation, and drive governance across Energy Supply.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, supports audit readiness, and ensures continuous process improvement while maintaining a culture of compliance and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration; equivalent knowledge considered.
• Knowledge of current NERC requirements and regulations.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power generation or equivalent industrial power and/or OEM operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generating facility operations, control systems, and rotating equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage large projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Energy Supply Compliance Plan across the organization and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to facilitate compliance; oversee documentation and reporting.
• Direct the NERC reliability standards program and coordinate audit processes with regulators.
• Coordinate Energy Supply positions on standards development with NERC and RTOs; liaise with internal/external groups.
• Serve as a key liaison with Compliance Governance related to SOX and governance.
• Oversee internal controls, audit responsibilities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NERC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Xcel Energy seeks a Senior Consultant for Energy Supply compliance focusing on NERC Reliability Standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead compliance initiatives, coordinate program implementation, and drive governance across Energy Supply.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, supports audit readiness, and ensures continuous process improvement while maintaining a culture of compliance and operational reliability.