Manager NERC Compliance

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

• 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—Sedalia, MO
• 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care—Houston, TX
• Office with an Engineering team—Kansas City, MO
• Service centers in Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia

Our Philosophy

• Competitive pay
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401K plan

Position Summary

The Manager NERC Compliance is responsible for implementing and continuously improving PROENERGY’s compliance program aligned with NERC Operations & Planning (693) standards and regional reliability requirements across company-owned and third-party-operated assets. This position can be based in Houston, TX, Sedalia, MO or Kansas City, MO. PROENERGY offers relocation assistance to the successful candidate.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, management, and improvement of the NERC Operations & Planning (693) program.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
• Oversee all compliance lifecycle activities including evidence management, task tracking, documentation control, and audit readiness.
• Manage compliance systems, databases, workflows, and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and traceability.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings including reliability reports, self-certifications, data requests, and potential non-compliance self-reports.
• Lead investigations of compliance issues, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
• Carry out periodic internal audits and readiness assessments to ensure continuous compliance with NERC and regional requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison for external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Train and advise plant personnel and operational teams on NERC standards and compliance expectations.
• Partner with IT, operations, and the CIP staff to ensure compliance with physical and cybersecurity requirements.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external industry groups to stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related degree, 5 or more years of experience in the power generation industry, including direct working knowledge of NERC 693 standards.
• Strong understanding of Regional Reliability Organization regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex regulatory and operational problems independently.
• Up to +20% travel required.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in power plant engineering, operations, or protection systems.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.