Manager NERC Compliance

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance is responsible for implementing and continuously improving PROENERGY’s compliance program aligned with NERC Operations & Planning (693) standards and regional reliability requirements across company-owned and third-party-operated assets. This position can be based in Houston, TX, Sedalia, MO or Kansas City, MO. PROENERGY offers relocation assistance to the successful candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related degree
5 or more years of experience in the power generation industry, including direct working knowledge of NERC 693 standards.
Strong understanding of Regional Reliability Organization regulations and compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex regulatory and operational problems independently.
Requires up to +20% travel.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized Visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete the following: Pre-employment drug screen, background check, including a Motor Vehicle Record review. DISA background and drug screen requirements as indicated by a PROENERGY client

Nice To Haves

Experience in power plant engineering, operations, or protection systems.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, management, and improvement of the NERC Operations & Planning (693) program.
Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
Oversee all compliance lifecycle activities including evidence management, task tracking, documentation control, and audit readiness.
Manage compliance systems, databases, workflows, and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and traceability.
Prepare and submit regulatory filings including reliability reports, self-certifications, data requests, and potential non-compliance self-reports.
Lead investigations of compliance issues, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
Conduct periodic internal audits and readiness assessments to ensure continuous compliance with NERC and regional requirements.
Serve as primary liaison for external audits and regulatory reviews.
Train and advise plant personnel and operational teams on NERC standards and compliance expectations.
Partner with IT, operations, and the CIP staff to ensure compliance with physical and cybersecurity requirements.
Engage with internal stakeholders and external industry groups to stay ahead of regulatory changes.