Senior NERC O&P Compliance Associate

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Compliance Analyst supports the RWE Americas 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 wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWECE 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.
• Performs investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and assists with the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC.
• Performs with periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards.
• Assists in gathering data for and developing responses to regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including the submission of responses.
• Assists in the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and with Compliance Impact Assessments.
• Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory, legal or a compliance related field. NERC compliance or renewable power generation experience preferred
• Direct work experience that provides specialized knowledge in NERC compliance or other regulatory environment applicable to electric power industry or relevant professional certifications may be allowed as substitution for a college degree.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree for the mid-level analyst role
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage stakeholder, industry peer, and regulator relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, and SharePoint
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concept

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 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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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 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. 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.