Director, NERC Compliance

NRG Energy, Inc.•Princeton, NJ

42d

About The Position

As a member of the Regulatory Compliance NERC Team, the Director NERC Compliance provides essential leadership, guidance, and support for NRG's NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance Program. This dynamic position involves oversight of the execution of NRG's NERC compliance program by conducting periodic audits, gap analyses, and managing program documentation and compliance reporting. With travel to power plant locations and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role ensures adherence to NERC O&P standards while staying current with evolving requirements, ultimately contributing to the integrity and reliability of our plant operations.

Requirements

Experience in power plant operations (e.g., electrical systems, instrument and control systems, maintenance, etc.).
Seven to ten years' experience managing NERC compliance programs.
In-depth understanding of NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. Familiarity with regional standards a plus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, technical operations, or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to stay current with evolving regulatory changes, NERC O&P standards, and guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
Experience navigating NERC tools (e.g., the ERO Portal, CORES, Align, and the Secure Evidence Locker).
Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
Proactive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills
Experience with Assurx's CATSWeb tool is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee NRG's NERC Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for NRG generation assets located in one or more regions as assigned. You will be working with our engineering and plant operations personnel, who are responsible for each plant's compliance with NERC's operations and planning (O&P) standards. Your role will involve performance of the following:
Lead the coordination and successful completion of all compliance audits, spot checks, and self-certification activities for your assigned NERC registrations.
Analyze evidence provided by the power plants to determine whether compliance with applicable NERC O&P standards has been demonstrated.
Investigate areas of non-compliance, conduct gap analyses, and recommend improvements in processes and controls.
Provide critical feedback to the power plants regarding the effectiveness of their compliance programs and procedures. Consult with the business units to resolve issues, recommend changes, and corrective actions. Represent NRG's interests at NERC and Regional Entity meetings, committees and other regulatory and reliability forums
Assemble industry or internal NRG data, create reports for internal distribution and collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs teams to help formulate NRG's position on regulatory and reliability initiatives.
Participate in the NERC standards development process, keeping key stakeholders aware of current NERC O&P standards and revisions
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, plant, market operations, legal, construction, mergers, and acquisitions, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into strategic planning, project development, training, and operational processes
Develop and periodically deliver NERC O&P compliance training to plant personnel