NERC O&P Compliance Specialist

AES • Indianapolis, IN

150d • $105,000 - $131,750

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. The company has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and is certified as a Great Place to Work. AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, offering innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers. The AES team is looking for an innovative and motivated individual to participate in the NERC compliance efforts for AES’s rapidly growing renewable energy portfolio. This position provides the opportunity to support one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the U.S. while ensuring that AES builds, operates, and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best practices. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexible office locations.

Requirements

• Four-year bachelor’s in engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 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 Generator Protection Systems, Facility Ratings, SCADA Systems, Transmission Planning, etc.
• Experience with Renewable Generation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for AES Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance.
• Act 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 revisions 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.
• Identify process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees