Job Description
The Senior Manager, Compliance NERC Operations is responsible for managing and implementing Plus Power's NERC compliance program, providing expertise on standards, conducting gap analyses, and ensuring regulatory adherence to support the company's energy storage projects and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary compliance SME for NERC standards, providing interpretive guidance and training to internal teams.
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve Plus Power's NERC compliance program to align with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks, and develop effective controls.
- Coordinate with third-party contractors to support NERC compliance management for operating projects.
- Conduct gap analyses of NERC compliance evidence, report findings, and maintain documentation.
- Respond to regulator requests, audits, and investigations, and develop mitigation and corrective action plans.
- Monitor and interpret new and revised NERC standards and regional guidance to assess operational impacts.
- Coordinate with teams to ensure readiness for new or revised NERC standards, including developing implementation plans.
- Support NERC standard development, comments, and voting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 7 years experience in implementing and or maintaining a NERC compliance program
- Experience as a NERC registered Generator Owner or Generator Operator strongly preferred
- Ability to explain NERC Reliability Standard analysis in a simplified manner to the internal management team and or internal stakeholders
- NERC audit certification e.g., Certified NERC Compliance Professional or equivalent is a plus
- Experience completing and reviewing NERC RSAWs is a plus
- Experience utilizing a GRC application is a plus
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic compliance initiatives
- Experience supporting compliance responses to RFIs or Investigations from ISOs and or RTOs strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members who are geographically dispersed
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality results
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to fostering a culture of compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative with a bias for action
- Proactive mindset to identify obstacles ahead of time and provide and implement solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Occasional travel may be required
Benefits & Perks
Highly competitive total compensation starting at $140,000, with potential for more based on experience and qualifications
Participation in an annual bonus program
Flexible work arrangements including work from home or hybrid work from offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
Unlimited vacation policy
Work from home stipend
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Opportunities for in-person connection, learning, and growth within a highly engaging company culture
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