NERC Compliance Specialist (Operations & Planning) [Remote]

Scope of Position About Us EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Benefits & Perks EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following: Competitive bonus incentives . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. Comprehensive health coverage . We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution. We are also proud to offer: Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service. Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities. Supportive mentorship & buddy programs. Salary Range The full pay range for this role is $107,200 to $178,600 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $128,610 to $150,045 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location. Scope of Job Promotes the reliability of the Bulk Power System through rigorous compliance with applicable NERC standards monitoring and enforcement activities and functions as a team member for internal and external audit preparation. Ensures relevant, valid, reliable, stacking, and sufficient evidence is available to demonstrate compliance. EDFps NERC Compliance Services Group supports both EDFps and Third-Party assets Responsibilities Ensures effective regulatory compliance to the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards by providing guidance to support and enhance operational business unit’s risk management. Maintains and revises as needed EDFps compliance program infrastructure including the administration and maintenance of compliance policies, programs, and procedures related to the NERC O&P Standards. Prepares, coordinates, and supports compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations, may include travel to sites. Works with responsible EDFps organizations to coordinate resolution of compliance issues and develop improvement recommendations and mitigation plans. Documents and submits potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensures they are tracked for timely resolution and fully documented in auditable records. Utilizes EDFps compliance technology to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts. Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to operations and business unit personnel Coordinates compliance self-certification and data submittal activities. Informs responsible EDFps organizations regarding NERC Standards Development activities associated with NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. Solicits input from appropriate EDFps subject matter experts and effectively communicates EDFps’s position on proposed regulatory standards to NERC. Ensures timely adherence from responsible EDFps business units to all new/revised NERC and NERC RTO regulatory obligations associated with Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. Maintains awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Recommends and/or implements appropriate programs/initiatives, leading project teams as necessary to implement effective integration of compliance programs or initiatives in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned Supervision of Others: No direct reports Working Conditions: 85% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 15% of time is spent outside of the office visiting EDFps and Third-Party sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings. Fiscal Responsibilities: Operates within budget Qualifications Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline required. Five (5+) or more years of experience working in a compliance or audit role required. Technical knowledge and experience with NERC Operations & Planning standards required. Experience working in a regulated entity, in the electricity sector strongly preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent communication skills required to communicate in a collaborative, concise and professional manner. Ability to work professionally with business units on compliance initiatives. Attention to detail. Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills. Excellent problem-solving ability Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel Provides technical support to the operations and business unit personnel Physical Requirements: Remote office work with occasional trips to generation facilities and industry events. #J-18808-Ljbffr EDF power solutions