AES Clean Energy is hiring a NERC O&P Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for providing leadership, independent compliance oversight, guidance, and direction necessary to maintain ongoing compliance with the NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards to support reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. This position is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team within AES Clean Energy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities-
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of applicable NERC O&P Standards.
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Maintain sound technical understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.
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Communicate applicable NERC compliance information, standards, and requirements in a clear, concise manner.
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Provide strategic direction and compliance oversight in developing, implementing, and evaluating project plans, goals, and timelines for the implementation of internal controls across all applicable O&P Standards.
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Coordinate proactive development of policies, plans, procedures, and recordkeeping of evidence with internal organizations to ensure compliance with NERC O&P requirements.
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Assist the business development teams in defining scopes of service for third-party contractors and reviewing proposed contract changes as they relate to NERC Standards.
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Participate in the evaluation of potential compliance concerns as the NERC compliance team member.
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Facilitate periodic internal compliance assessments and spot checks on applicable Standards.
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Monitor and report on NERC O&P compliance status to various stakeholders. This includes both summary compliance/risk reporting for the Executive Leadership Team as well as targeted, actionable reporting to other stakeholder groups.
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Develop and deliver NERC compliance training for various audiences.
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Partner with the IT team to identify and implement technologies to automate and streamline compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
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Apply understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes to provide recommendations and/or solutions to compliance issues.
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Act as a liaison between NERC Compliance and internal stakeholders on topics related to NERC Compliance.
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Participate in industry focus groups and conferences to share information and stay abreast of the ever-changing NERC compliance landscape.
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Lead response to regulatory compliance requests, enforcement actions, and data-reporting from a NERC O&P compliance perspective.
Skills and Experience
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Four years of bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience
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Minimum 3- 5 years of related work experience
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Agility in managing, prioritizing, and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business
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Experience with Generator Protection Systems; Facility Ratings, SCADA Systems etc.
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Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program
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Highly motivated, self-starter willing to take on new challenges
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Prior NERC O&P and GO/GOP compliance experience including compliance monitoring, training, and audit support
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Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance
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Good project management skills.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
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Ability to apply one or more risk management frameworks is a plus
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
