Director, NERC Compliance

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Job Summary:

As a member of the Regulatory Compliance NERC Team, the Director NERC Compliance provides essential leadership, guidance, and support for NRG’s NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance Program. This dynamic position involves oversight of the execution of NRG’s NERC compliance program by conducting periodic audits, gap analyses, and managing program documentation and compliance reporting. With 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:

• Oversee NRG’s NERC Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for NRG generation assets located in one or more regions as assigned. You will be working with our engineering and plant operations personnel, who are responsible for each plant’s compliance with NERC’s operations and planning (O&P) standards. Your role will involve performance of the following:
  • Lead the coordination and successful completion of all compliance audits, spot checks, and self-certification activities for your assigned NERC registrations.
  • Analyze evidence provided by the power plants to determine whether compliance with applicable NERC O&P standards has been demonstrated.
  • Investigate areas of non-compliance, conduct gap analyses, and recommend improvements in processes and controls.
  • Provide critical feedback to the power plants regarding the effectiveness of their compliance programs and procedures. Consult with the business units to resolve issues, recommend changes, and corrective actions. Represent NRG’s interests at NERC and Regional Entity meetings, committees and other regulatory and reliability forums
  • Assemble industry or internal NRG data, create reports for internal distribution and collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs teams to help formulate NRG’s position on regulatory and reliability initiatives.
  • Participate in the NERC standards development process, keeping key stakeholders aware of current NERC O&P standards and revisions
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, plant, market operations, legal, construction, mergers, and acquisitions, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into strategic planning, project development, training, and operational processes
  • Develop and periodically deliver NERC O&P compliance training to plant personnel

Working Conditions:

• Position location Princeton, NJ preferred
• Open office environment.
• Periodic travel to power plants, regional NERC meetings, and trade group meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in power plant operations (e.g., electrical systems, instrument and control systems, maintenance, etc.).
• Seven to ten years’ experience managing 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, technical operations, or equivalent experience.
• 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, CORES, Align, and the Secure Evidence Locker).
• 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.

The base salary range for this position is: $165,600 - $298,080* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts. 

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