Job description

This is a remote position.

Regulatory Operational NERC Compliance Manager - Renewables Energy Storage (BESS)

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Regulatory Operational Compliance Manager will lead a first class scalable NERC/ISO corporate and operational compliance program. This is a critical role for the organization that works directly with the company's Asset Management and Legal Team on driving a holistic approach to compliance management and a compliance considerate culture.

Experience with ERCOT based assets is a HUGE PLUS but this is a nationwide scope of operations that encompasses utility-scale renewables Corporate, Project Development, O&M, and Asset Management responsibilities. The incumbent may eventually build a team but the initial goal is to independently lead compliance initiatives in cohesion with the Asset Management goals working directly with the support of Legal and Consultants as needed.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Develops and implements tactical corporate and operational plans for NERC/ISO compliance management in line with asset based annual operating goals (short-term & long term)
Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Acts as the company's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the areas of NERC and FERC specific compliance for project development and operations initiatives
Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Leads incident/accident investigations including root cause analysis, corrective action initiatives and devises company standards on non-compliance resolutions
Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Creates internal controls to quantify effectiveness of company compliance initiatives and make any necessary real-time adjustments
Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Acts as the key stakeholder with Outside Counsel and Legal firms to resolve compliance disputes and manage risk
Renewables NERC Compliance Manager / Operational Regulatory Manager - Represents the company's interest with all major compliance and regulatory bodies ISO/RTOs

QUALIFICATIONS:

5-10+ years of corporate compliance and operational NERC/FERC/ISO compliance for operations for renewable energy electric transmission systems
Corporate asset based operational compliance experience dealing with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage or energy storage projects; ERCOT experience is a HUGE PLUS
Strong track record developing compliance programs that deal with NERC, FERC, Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) and other Reliability organization standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines
Well versed in compliance resolution and root cause analysis for compliance break downs
Experience with and knowledge of current ISO/RTO standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines preferred
An understanding of national energy power markets - PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO is beneficial
Candidates may have held Mid-Senior or Management titles such as: Regulatory Manager, Compliance Manager, NERC Manager, NERC Compliance Lead, Sr. Compliance Anlayst, Sr. NERC Compliance Advisor, Compliance Engineer