Sr. O&P Standards Specialist, NERC Compliance

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.

If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The AES team is looking for an innovative and motivated individual to participate in the NERC compliance efforts for AESs rapidly growing Transmission function as well as renewable energy portfolio. This position provides the opportunity to support one of the largest Transmission and renewable energy portfolios in the U.S while playing a pivotal role in ensuring that AES builds operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industrys best-practice.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and can tackle multidisciplinary challenges in coordination with various AES teams and third parties. This role will support the growth of the AES NERC Compliance team as the renewable portfolio continues to expand.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for AES Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance.
Serves as a technical expert within O&P workgroup to ensure AES implements O&P NERC Reliability Standards Requirements within regulatory deadlines.
Lead and provide guidance to implement organization wide strategies priorities and documentation to meet reliability compliance requirements.
Contribute to internal control actions through risk assessments and lessons learned.
Follow Standards drafting team and provide guidance to the SMEs on new or revision to existing NERC Compliance Standards.
Evaluate and support preparation for audits self-certifications spot-checks internal compliance assessments self-reports mitigation plans Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and evidence documentation
Identifies process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments root cause analysis and industry best practice
Complete annual review of processes procedures and integrate current O&P procedures
Perform gap analysis on new Standards and establish processes to ensure compliance and reliability and security of AES assets.
Review and perform quality check on evidence attesting to compliance with applicable NERC Standards and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as necessary.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry associations regional entities and internal stakeholders to promote business goals and compliance with requirements
Participate in industry forums and outreach activities
Represent AES and the O&P compliance program in conferences and meetings with regulators other agencies State and local authorities private industry and public groups in efforts to obtain all perspective regarding proposed programs or program changes.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

Four Year bachelors in engineering degree or equivalent Experience
Minimum 5-8 years of related work experience
Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance
Strong verbal and writing skills technical and non-technical
Experience with Protection Systems; Facility Ratings Transmission Planning etc.
Experience with PRC-028 PRC-029 and PRC-030 will be preferred.
Experience with Standards associated with Transmission and Generation Control Center.
Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program

Highly motivated self-starter willing to take on new challenges
Prior NERC O&P and utilities compliance experience including compliance monitoring training and audit support
Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future throug...

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for AES Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance.
Serves as a technical expert within O&P workgroup to ensure AES implements O&P NERC Reliability Standards Requirements within regulatory deadlines.
Lead and provide guidance to implement organization wide strategies priorities and documentation to meet reliability compliance requirements.
Contribute to internal control actions through risk assessments and lessons learned.
Follow Standards drafting team and provide guidance to the SMEs on new or revision to existing NERC Compliance Standards.
Evaluate and support preparation for audits self-certifications spot-checks internal compliance assessments self-reports mitigation plans Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and evidence documentation
Identifies process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments root cause analysis and industry best practice
Complete annual review of processes procedures and integrate current O&P procedures
Perform gap analysis on new Standards and establish processes to ensure compliance and reliability and security of AES assets.
Review and perform quality check on evidence attesting to compliance with applicable NERC Standards and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as necessary.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry associations regional entities and internal stakeholders to promote business goals and compliance with requirements
Participate in industry forums and outreach activities
Represent AES and the O&P compliance program in conferences and meetings with regulators other agencies State and local authorities private industry and public groups in efforts to obtain all perspective regarding proposed programs or program changes.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

Four Year bachelors in engineering degree or equivalent Experience
Minimum 5-8 years of related work experience
Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance
Strong verbal and writing skills technical and non-technical
Experience with Protection Systems; Facility Ratings Transmission Planning etc.
Experience with PRC-028 PRC-029 and PRC-030 will be preferred.
Experience with Standards associated with Transmission and Generation Control Center.
Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program

Highly motivated self-starter willing to take on new challenges
Prior NERC O&P and utilities compliance experience including compliance monitoring training and audit support
Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance.

Required Experience:

Senior IC