NERC Compliance Manager

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

About the role

We are seeking a NERC Compliance Manager to lead our NERC compliance program for a renewable power generation fleet. This position is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization's compliance management framework to ensure adherence to applicable NERC and Region-specific Reliability Standards and related regulatory obligations. This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• NERC Compliance Program Leadership
  • Manage the Company's NERC Compliance Program across all applicable registered functions and assets.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
  • Establish program governance, accountability structures, and performance metrics to ensure sustained compliance.
  • Monitor emerging NERC, Regional Entity, FERC, ERCOT, and other regulatory requirements and assess impacts to the Company's compliance program.
  • Provide regular compliance program updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide subject matter expertise regarding compliance requirements affecting wind, solar PV generation facilities, battery energy storage systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into system design, operational practices, and project development activities.
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and service contracts supporting the NERC Compliance Program, including contract administration, scope oversight, invoice review and approval, budget tracking, and leadership of recurring vendor governance meetings.
• Team Leadership & Training
  • Supervise and mentor compliance personnel and consultants supporting the compliance program.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, regulatory stewardship, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Develop and deliver compliance awareness, training, and competency programs for applicable personnel.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare executive-level reports on compliance status, risk exposure, audit readiness, and program performance.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable compliance records, supporting documentation, and evidence repositories.
  • Develop management dashboards, compliance metrics, and key performance indicators to support decision-making and governance activities.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies.
  • Support development and deployment of AI-enabled compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities within applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Lead initiatives that improve program efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance and audit defensibility.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Compliance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, compliance monitoring programs, and regulatory audit processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance controls, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing regulatory audits, self-certifications, self-reports, and mitigation activities.
• Knowledge of wind and solar PV generation facilities, battery energy storage systems, and utility-scale power operations.
• Understanding of power system protection, control systems, and applicable operational compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Generator Owner (GO), Generator Operator (GOP) functions in the Texas Region.
• Experience within the renewable energy industry, including solar PV and battery energy storage operations.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms and compliance management systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory analytics, automation tools, and AI-enabled compliance solutions.
• Professional certifications relevant to compliance, auditing, cybersecurity, or power systems.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.