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NERC Compliance Lead
American Electric Power. Collaborate on, monitor, and interpret the operational impact of new and revised NERC standards .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in NERC standards compliance, regulatory policy interpretation, and risk management within the energy sector. Proficient in developing and implementing compliance policies, conducting audits, and providing training to ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements.
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NERC Standards ComplianceRisk ManagementAudit ExperiencePower Systems OperationsProject-Level Leadership
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Hard Skills
Compliance Policy DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisReliability Standard Audit WorksheetsCompliance ReportingInternal Controls ExecutionRegulatory Change CommunicationCompliance Evidence MaintenanceMitigation Plan ReviewCross-Departmental Coordination
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationTrainingProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Compliance DashboardsAudit Readiness PackagesData LogsCompliance Metrics
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Power Systems Engineer (PSE)NERC System Operator CertificationCISSPCISACRISC
Industry Keywords
Fossil Hydro GenerationUtility SectorEnergy SectorNERCRegulatory AuditsCompliance Best PracticesDistribution System Experience
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate on, monitor, and interpret the operational impact of new and revised NERC standards
- Track standards development, regulatory policy activity, and industry trends
- Participate in NERC ballot processes and discussions
- Translate NERC requirements into organizational applicability and executable actions
- Develop, update, and implement compliance policies, procedures, processes, and controls
- Gather, review, organize, and maintain compliance evidence, including data, logs, and reports
- Prepare and review Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets and Audit Readiness Packages
- Support internal audits, spot-checks, self-certifications, and external regulatory audits
- Identify gaps, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
- Provide compliance guidance and training to operations, engineering, IT, and plant staff
- Communicate regulatory changes and compliance best practices
- Develop compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics
- Track compliance tasks and support submissions to NERC or Regional Entities
- Develop, execute, and track internal controls for compliance risk mitigation
- Analyze compliance data and identify non-compliance risks
- Collaborate with Embedded Support, plant system owners, GEN NERC, and ENRA
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts and support special projects
- Support state public utility commission requirements
- Work with the Operating Company’s Impacted Business Unit Leader to review and approve mitigation plans, RFI responses, and compliance processes and controls
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred), Computer, Systems, or Applications engineering, Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Salary Grade 9: minimum of eight years in fossil hydro generation-related experience, preferably including project-level leadership
- Salary Grade 9: minimum of four years in compliance, auditing, risk management, power systems operations, or cybersecurity
- Salary Grade 10: minimum of ten years in fossil hydro generation-related experience, preferably including project-level leadership
- Salary Grade 10: minimum of five years in compliance, auditing, risk management, power systems operations, or cybersecurity
- Prior utility/energy sector or NERC-specific experience highly preferred
- Distribution system experience is a plus
- Expected to live within 45 minutes of the worksite
- Valid driver’s license
- Professional Engineer (PE) desirable
- Certified Power Systems Engineer (PSE) highly desirable
- NERC System Operator Certification preferred
- CISSP, CISA, or other compliance/security certifications preferred
- CRISC or similar risk/compliance certifications preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
- Competitive compensation
- Job alerts by email
- Educational assistance
- Company-sponsored training programs
- Social and recreational programs