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Job Summary:
As a member of the Regulatory Compliance NERC Team, the NERC Compliance Specialist/Manager/Director provides essential support for NRG's NERC (O&P) Compliance Program under the leadership of the Managing Director Regulatory Compliance. This dynamic position involves assisting with the continuous improvement and execution of the NERC compliance program, conducting audits and assessments, and managing documentation and reporting. With travel to power plant locations and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role ensures adherence to regulatory 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, which will involve travel to various power plant sites to assist in the performance of:
- Audits and assessments to ensure adherence to NERC O&P standards, policies, and procedures
- 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
- Participate in the NERC standards development process. keeping key stakeholders aware of current NERC O&P standards and revisions
- Stay abreast of evolving NERC O&P regulations, standards, and guidelines
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, plant, and market operations, legal, construction, mergers, and acquisitions, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into strategic planning, project development, training, and operational processes
- Assist with the preparation for NERC regional O&P compliance audits and facilitation of 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:
- Three to five years of experience in power plant operations (e.g., electrical systems, instrument and control systems, maintenance, etc.).
- Experience with NERC compliance programs.
- In-depth understanding of NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. Familiarity with regional standards a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 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.
- 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
- Experience with Assurx's CATSWeb tool is a plus.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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