Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026 highlighting our dedication to integrity transparency and responsible business practices.
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.
The AES team is looking for an innovative and motivated individual to participate in the NERC compliance efforts for AESs rapidly growing renewable energy and utilities portfolio. This position provides the opportunity to support one of the largest renewable energy and transmission portfolios in the U.S. while playing a pivotal role in ensuring that AES builds operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and who will tackle multidisciplinary challenges proactively and 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. Under the general direction of the Director - NERC Compliance the Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the organizations Internal Compliance Program (ICP) by coordinating compliance activities monitoring program performance facilitating risk assessments lead new initiatives and support audit readiness efforts. This role serves as a central liaison between Compliance Operations SMEs and regulatory entities to ensure ongoing compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and report on NERC Compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance program metrics.
- Coordinate and facilitate the annual Internal Compliance Program (ICP) review including documentation of findings and improvement opportunities.
- Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and maintain the compliance risk register.
- Lead any special projects related to NERC Compliance such as establishing new program for newly registered function within AES etc.
- Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for audits spot checks self-certifications Certifications and other regulatory reviews.
- Manage audit schedules evidence requests stakeholder communications and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain compliance program documentation procedure templates and evidence repositories structure with NERC Compliance team.
- Initiate approval and change management process as necessary internally within NERC Compliance Team.
- Support compliance training awareness initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Assists NERC Compliance team in overseeing compliance responsibilities as necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director - Regulatory Compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business Risk Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance administration technical writing auditing risk management regulatory affairs or utility operations.
- Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance processes preferred.
- Strong understanding of NERC Rules of Procedure Registration and Certification.
- Strong organizational analytical AI and project coordination skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications SharePoint and reporting tools.
Key Success Measures
- Timely completion of annual ICP reviews and risk assessments.
- Accurate and actionable KPI reporting.
- Successful coordination of audits and regulatory reviews.
- Maintenance of audit-ready compliance evidence and documentation.
- Effective tracking and closure of compliance actions and remediation activities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.