As a member of the Regulatory Compliance NERC Team, the NERC Compliance Specialist/Manager provides essential support for NRG's NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance Program under the leadership of the Director Regulatory Compliance. This dynamic position involves assisting with the continuous improvement and execution of the company's NERC O&P compliance program, conducting audits and assessments, and managing documentation and reporting. With periodic travel to power plant locations and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role ensures adherence to NERC O&P standards while staying current with evolving requirements, ultimately contributing to the integrity and reliability of our plant operations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- In addition to supporting the Regulatory Compliance NERC Team, you will be working with our engineering and plant operations personnel to:
- Analyze technical data provided by the power plants to demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC O&P standards
- Identify areas of non-compliance, conduct gap analyses, and recommend improvements in processes and controls
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of NERC O&P compliance activities, audit findings, corrective actions, and regulatory communications
- Stay abreast of evolving NERC O&P regulations, standards, and guidelines
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, plant, market operations, legal, and construction, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into project development, training, and operational processes
- Assist with preparing for NERC regional O&P compliance audits and facilitating the audit process.
Working Conditions:
- Position location Houston, TX or Princeton, NJ
- Open office environment.
- Periodic travel to power plants and regional NERC meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience in power plant operations (e.g., electrical systems, instrument and control systems, maintenance, etc.).
- Two to three years experience with NERC compliance programs.
- Solid understanding of the NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited college or university. Commensurate experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Proven ability to stay current with evolving regulatory changes, NERC O&P standards, and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
- Experience navigating NERC tools (e.g., the ERO Portal, Align, and the Secure Evidence Locker) is a plus.
- Experience with Assurx's CATSWeb application or similar application.
- Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proactive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html
