Senior NERC O&P Consultant

Radian Generation

About The Position

Actively engage with clients to provide insight on industry best practices, compliance strategies, and help interpret NERC O&P Standards to ensure operational excellence and adherence to regulations. Develop and support client NERC O&P compliance programs. Write clear and actionable procedures, guidelines, and documentation that reflects both client operations and adherence to the NERC Standards. Participate in client NERC O&P regulatory mock audits and gap analysis projects in the capacity of mock auditor role, including reviews and client Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews and training. Develop compliance roadmaps, Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), support client NERC registration activities, offer advice and opinions regarding BES Exceptions. Provide NERC O&P compliance program audit support efforts, as requested by client. Provide technical support on NERC O&P regulatory requirements and CMEP activities, including self-reports, mitigations, data submittals, and internal controls reviews and/or suggestions. Lead discussions and facilitate meetings, both internally and with clients on complex NERC O&P regulatory situations. Manage workload to meet project schedules and deadlines. Complete projects within the specified timeframe, budgeted hours, and expected product quality. Create and deploy NERC O&P Standards training, specific to client programs, Standard requirements and awareness, and client needs. Monitor the NERC O&P Standards development process; participate in regional and industry meetings, as necessary. Provide input and support for the Standards Compliance Intelligence Portal (SCIP) tool, including impact and recommendations specific to clients. Support client calls as necessary. Represent the team in communications with clients as the principal contact. Provide subject matter expertise across the company. Train and mentor new team members. Ability to travel 15-20% to support client(s) and/or organizational needs.

Requirements

Subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge and experience with NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
Proven experience in conducting mock audits, gap analyses, and writing NERC compliance programs.
Strong understanding of audit procedures, internal controls, and NERC regulatory compliance.
Experience in preparing organizations for NERC audits and implementing compliance with NERC requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and deliver presentations.
Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable plans and training materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proven client management and communication skills with the ability to resolve large issues.
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in NERC O&P Reliability Standards, with a strong background in compliance audits, program development, and gap analyses.
10-12 years’ experience or University Degree with 6-10 years domain experience or Master’s degree with 4-8 years domain experience.
Ability to write clear and actionable procedures, guidelines, and documentation that reflects both client operations and adherence to the NERC Standards.
Experience working in the energy or utility sector, particularly within power generation or transmission organizations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill information and present it in an understandable manner appropriate for the audience.
Training creation, process improvement & Root cause analysis skills.
Proven leadership and personal project management skills - organizing work, planning, monitoring and making tradeoffs to ensure quality deliveries
Proven ability to liaise with clients/internal personnel on significant issues that require high level management intervention in a professional manner.
Able to work as part of a larger team.
Self-starter with the ability to stay on task, as well as multi-task as client needs arise.
Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong working knowledge of Adobe PDF toolsets
Ability to travel 15-20% to support client(s) and/or organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

NERC Certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Actively engage with clients to provide insight on industry best practices, compliance strategies, and help interpret NERC O&P Standards to ensure operational excellence and adherence to regulations.
Develop and support client NERC O&P compliance programs.
Write clear and actionable procedures, guidelines, and documentation that reflects both client operations and adherence to the NERC Standards.
Participate in client NERC O&P regulatory mock audits and gap analysis projects in the capacity of mock auditor role, including reviews and client Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews and training.
Develop compliance roadmaps, Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), support client NERC registration activities, offer advice and opinions regarding BES Exceptions.
Provide NERC O&P compliance program audit support efforts, as requested by client.
Provide technical support on NERC O&P regulatory requirements and CMEP activities, including self-reports, mitigations, data submittals, and internal controls reviews and/or suggestions.
Lead discussions and facilitate meetings, both internally and with clients on complex NERC O&P regulatory situations.
Manage workload to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Complete projects within the specified timeframe, budgeted hours, and expected product quality.
Create and deploy NERC O&P Standards training, specific to client programs, Standard requirements and awareness, and client needs.
Monitor the NERC O&P Standards development process; participate in regional and industry meetings, as necessary.
Provide input and support for the Standards Compliance Intelligence Portal (SCIP) tool, including impact and recommendations specific to clients.
Support client calls as necessary.
Represent the team in communications with clients as the principal contact.
Provide subject matter expertise across the company.
Train and mentor new team members.