NERC O&P Compliance Lead

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent. Exempt position.

About the role

The NERC O&P Compliance Lead supports the RWE Americas (RWEA) NERC Internal Compliance Program established to maintain compliance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and applicable Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) requirements for power generation and battery systems. The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, solve complex problems, make decisions with limited information, and become a subject matter expert in NERC Standards and Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWEA NERC O&P compliance program, including associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance).
• Maintains knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards and regional standards that apply to Generator Owners and Generator Operators, as well as applicable ISO requirements.
• Assists with compliance to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules, and other compliance requirements through research, data/evidence collection, analysis, and compliance submissions.
• Collects, reviews, organizes, and preserves evidence of compliance with the NERC O&P Standards and Requirements in coordination with internal departments to support regulatory requests and audits.
• Provides support to internal departments responsible for adherence to compliance requirements, including training development and delivery, and dissemination of compliance guidance and industry best practices.
• Maintains understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.
• Leads investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC.
• Leads periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards.
• Leads data gathering and development of responses for regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including submission of responses.
• Leads the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and Compliance Impact Assessments.
• Leads projects as assigned.
• Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a NERC compliance role; renewable power generation and battery systems experience preferred. Other experience in regulatory, legal, or a compliance-related field may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application across generation and transmission assets.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned Standards and guides internal teams.
• Interprets and implements regulatory changes.
• Addresses complex compliance challenges and multi-standard issues.
• Designs solutions to improve compliance readiness.
• Anticipates operational impacts from regulatory changes.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to address compliance readiness.
• Serves as key contact for assigned NERC Standards with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Oversees compliance program areas for multiple Standards.
• Provides guidance and training to others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, AirTable, and SharePoint.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays.
• Short-term incentives in addition to salary for eligible employees.