Description
AES 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 NERC Compliance team within AES.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of applicable NERC O&P Standards.
- Maintain sound technical understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.
- Communicate applicable NERC compliance information, standards, and requirements in a clear, concise manner.
- 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.
- Coordinate proactive development of policies, plans, procedures, and record keeping of evidence with internal organizations to ensure compliance with NERC O&P requirements.
- Participate in the evaluation of potential compliance concerns as the NERC compliance team member.
- Monitor and report on NERC O&P compliance status to various stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver NERC compliance training for various audiences.
- Partner with the IT team to identify and implement technologies to automate and streamline compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
- Apply understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes to provide recommendations and/or solutions to compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison between NERC Compliance and internal stakeholders on topics related to NERC Compliance.
- Participate in industry focus groups and conferences to share information and stay abreast of the ever-changing NERC compliance landscape.
- Lead response to regulatory compliance requests, enforcement actions, and data-reporting from a NERC O&P compliance perspective.
Skills and Experience
- Four years of bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience
- Agility in managing, prioritizing, and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business
- Experience with transmission and generation related NERC Compliance standards.
- Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program
- Highly motivated, self-starter willing to take on new challenges
- Prior NERC O&P and utilities compliance experience including compliance monitoring, training, and audit support
- Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance
- Good project management skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Ability to apply one or more risk management frameworks is a plus
Contact
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
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