Senior NERC O&P Compliance Specialist

RWE Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is looking for a Sr. NERC O&P Compliance Associate to support its internal compliance program for NERC Operations and Planning standards and ISO/RTO requirements across power generation and battery systems.

The role requires working with minimal supervision, solving complex problems, and becoming a SME in NERC standards. Responsibilities include researching standards, coordinating regulatory responses, updating policies, and delivering basic training to operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a NERC compliance role; renewable power and battery systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of NERC Standards, ISO/RTO rules, and compliance processes.
• Applies procedures independently for assigned tasks.
• Understands operational impacts of compliance requirements.
• Handles moderately complex compliance tasks and regulatory requests.
• Analyzes data to identify compliance gaps.
• Proposes basic process improvements.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to meet compliance deadlines.
• Represents compliance function in internal project meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, AirTable and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of applicable NERC Reliability Standards and ISO/RTO rules.
• Conduct compliance-related research, analysis, and evidence preparation with moderate independence.
• Organize and coordinate responses to regulatory requests, self-certifications, and audit requirements.
• Support internal compliance assessments and investigations into potential non-compliance issues.
• Assist in developing and updating policies, processes, and procedures for compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate compliance submissions.
• Deliver basic compliance training to operational teams as directed.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes and evidence management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

NERC compliance

Regulatory research

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Training delivery

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

AirTable

SharePoint

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is looking for a Sr. NERC O&P Compliance Associate to support its internal compliance program for NERC Operations and Planning standards and ISO/RTO requirements across power generation and battery systems.

The role requires working with minimal supervision, solving complex problems, and becoming a SME in NERC standards. Responsibilities include researching standards, coordinating regulatory responses, updating policies, and delivering basic training to operations teams.