Specialist Compliance

Brookfield Renewable U.S.•Town of Potsdam, NY

9d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the incumbent will support Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and applicable State license compliance activities necessary to operate and maintain hydroelectric power generation assets. These duties include the preparation of compliance documentation and FERC license amendment applications, conducting stakeholder discussions, and providing timely responses and report submissions to the FERC and other Federal or State agencies.

Requirements

Ability to understand and interrupt state/local and FERC-related regulations and requirements
Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
Ability to proactively establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with external vendors and agencies
Strong attention to detail and follow-through and have the ability to keep data and documents organized and error free
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Highly motivated and have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
Excellent verbal and written communications, team-oriented work practices, and strong statistical and technical problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline or demonstrated work experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position

Nice To Haves

3+ Years preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and submitting letters and reports required for FERC license and State permit requirements and ensuring timely submission to meet required deadlines
Overseeing the implementation of and compliance with FERC, State and corporate dam safety regulations, programs, initiatives and inspection programs, including the development of and submission of required reports. Coordinate FERC, State, and internal dam inspections. Manage Dam Safety EAPs (Emergency Action Plans)
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct
Prepare, track, and ensure timely submission of required reports to applicable regulatory agencies
Manage schedules for regulator inspections and meetings, and lead onsite visits or virtual meetings
Assess the risk/impact of company activities and projects and advising project team of environmental issues, flows, and water level fluctuations/modifications
Develop strategies and action plans that comply with company HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environmental) policies and procedures
Monitor Brookfield's recreational programs, policies, and procedures to comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations and company requirements
Assist in completion of environmental and engineering studies, hydraulic analyses, operations modeling, upgrade and expansion studies, and economic evaluations
Initiating and participating in meetings and discussions with regulators. Consulting with required agencies regarding water management plans and other regulatory issues
Interpreting, analyzing, and compiling data related to monitoring instrumentation, stream flow gaging, water levels, environmental studies, etc. for FERC license and State compliance reports