About this opportunity
RWE Gruppe lists this NERC O&P Compliance Lead opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt
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 be expected to work with minimal supervision; solve complex problems; make decisions for all issues related to their discipline(s) with limited and/or available information; and become a subject matter expert in the NERC Standards and Requirements and other relevant subject matter areas.
Role Responsibilities
Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWEA NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of 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 to the appropriate reliability entities
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 the development and delivery of training and the 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 the submission of responses
Leads the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and with Compliance Impact Assessments
Leads projects as assigned
Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Experience
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a NERC compliance role with 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 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 Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Benefits offered
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
Any questions?
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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