Operations Compliance Engineer

General Description
The Operations Support Compliance Engineer will provide engineering support to the ROCC, High Voltage Operations, and Operational Technology teams in the areas of compliance, process effectiveness, betterment of project development, and interdepartmental communication. This position will have emphasis placed on compliance with NERC PRC and MOD Reliability Standards.
This position will be on a hybrid work schedule, working three days in the office and two days from home.
Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure high standard of compliance of EDPR NA assets with all applicable NERC PRC and MOD Reliability Standards
• Subject matter expert for the creation and maintenance of documentation, procedures, processes to demonstrate compliance with NERC PRC and MOD standards.
• Generate, monitor, and report progress on compliance activities, implementation plans, and mitigation plans for NERC Standards related to PRC and MOD.
• Review RSAWs, maintain and provide compliance evidence periodically in support of compliance readiness and internal and external audits.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of EDPR NA's assets and processes
• Establish effective relationships inside and outside of the company to ensure the department's objectives are achieved
• Assist Operations Support teams and the Lean team in identifying process improvements and developing solutions with an emphasis on NERC compliance
• Manage internal and external support, OEMs, and Engineering Service Providers performing bulk power system studies using power system modeling software, including PSCAD, PSLF, PSS/E, TSAT, etc.
• Perform onsite and remote NERC Compliance testing for renewable power generating plants for MOD-026/027
• Conduct engineering studies for new and emerging technologies such as inverters, wind turbines, or Bulk Energy Storage Systems, which may require interaction with equipment vendors to complete the analyses
• Gather, generate, and maintain data for engineering studies and NERC Compliance evidence
• Assist with monitoring the knowledge-sharing databases to include compliance efforts and other internal compliance tracking tools and provide suggestions for process improvements
• Assist in creating project scope of work and specifications documentation as necessary to ensure compliance obligations are being met
• Serve as a liaison between Operations Support Teams and various internal departments on technical and compliance issues
• Participate in various task forces related to RCA's, compliance investigations, and other operational investigations
• Assist with incorporating "Lessons Learned" in the Engineering Design Standards and Standard HV BOP Scope of Work documents from a compliance and operations perspective
• Work closely with ROCC, Performance Management, and Analysis teams to lead and develop periodic reports for monitoring NERC compliance in real time
• Other duties as assigned

Direct reports:0
Travel:up to 20%
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with power systems emphasis, or similar and equivalent related experience
• 2+ years of relevant maintenance, operations, design, or consulting experience, preferably including some NERC compliance responsibilities
• Experience performing and reviewing NERC Compliance Studies for NERC PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-027, MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027 and MOD-032 NERC Reliability Standards
• Knowledge and experience with power systems simulation software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, PSLF.
• Experience and familiarity with relays and protection systems compliance on high voltage substations
• Strong technical and report writing skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and preferred familiarity with SQL database applications,Business Intelligence and Business Management Systems (Appian, Tableau, OSI PI), and reporting tools & processes

Behavioral requirements:

• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and creative thinker
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in a dynamic environment and work independently
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external parties
• Work extended hours on short notice when necessary
• Ability to interpret NERC reliability standards
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings
• Ability to gather relevant data using appropriate methods and analyze that data to propose process and tools improvement
• Ability to interpret equipment manuals and work instructions from a variety of manufacturers
• Ability to develop operating instructions and procedures

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading:Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting:Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Vision/Hearing:Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety:Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• Physical demands:Ability to occasionally perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect equipment or collect information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)