Senior Nerc Regulatory Compliance Associate

Description
The Senior NERC Regulatory Compliance Associate supports the compliance obligations of fossil fuel and renewable energy generation sites located throughout the NERC Regional Reliability Entity network (MRO, NPCC, RFC, SERC, TRE, WECC). CAMS is seeking an individual with a background in engineering, computer science, or related field with 3-10 years of experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with experience in power generation/distribution and is familiar with NERC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports facility personnel with all NERC, Regional Reliability Entities (WECC, SPP, TRE, etc.), and PUC issues that impact facility operations.
• Responsible for the timely preparation, oversight and/or submittal of routine and non-routine reports to EIA, NERC, FERC and other applicable entities.
• Monitors compliance programs and ensures all registered entity functions are compliant in those programs. Evaluates, develops, and recommends new programs for integration into facility operations.
• Conducts compliance reviews and offers/implements recommendations for changes to enhance Regulatory Compliance.
• Communicates with representatives of NERC and applicable entities on behalf of the facilities.
• Assists with the training of personnel regarding regulatory programs.
• Carries out complex projects and assignments independently.
• Oversees contractor and vendor regulatory related tasks and adherence to compliance programs.
• Maintains project regulatory records and filing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field is preferred.
• 3-10 years of NERC compliance or similar industry experience.
• Overnight and short-term travel on company business is an expected part of this position, 25% travel to other facilities and off-site activities.
• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive physical duties. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, climbing, working in awkward positions, and lifting to 25 lbs.

Other Desirable Skills

• General knowledge of power plant operations, including the interrelationship of registered entity functions, and compliance with operation and maintenance functions.
• General knowledge of FERC and NERC and Regional Entities orders, regulations, standards, etc. and working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word.
• Experience with SharePoint or similar file share platform preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a record of building consensus among internal and external parties.
• Ability to perform and manage multiple varied tasks in an industrial environment and to promptly identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks.