Senior O&P Compliance Analyst - Salt Lake City, United States - The AES Corporation

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    AES Clean Energy is hiring a NERC O&P Compliance Specialist

    who will

    be responsible for

    providing leadership, independent compliance oversight, guidance, and direction necessary to

    maintain

    ongoing compliance with the NERC

    Operations and Planning (

    O&P

    )

    Standards to support reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. This position is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team within AES Clean Energy.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    Demonstrate in-depth understanding of applicable NERC O&P

    S

    tandards

    .

    Maintain sound technical understanding of

    NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.

    Communicate applicable NERC compliance information, standards, and requirements in a clear, concise manner.

    Provide strategic direction and compliance oversight in developing,

    implementing,

    and evaluating project plans, goals

    ,

    and timelines for the implementation of internal controls

    across all applicable O&P Standards

    .

    Coordinate

    proactive

    development

    of

    policies, plans, procedures, and recordkeeping of evidence with internal organizations to ensure compliance with NERC

    O&P

    requirements.

    Assist

    the business development teams in defining scopes of service

    for third-party contractors

    and reviewing proposed contract changes as they relate to NERC Standards.

    Participate in the evaluation of potential compliance concerns as the NERC compliance team member.

    Facilitate periodic

    internal compliance assessments and

    spot checks on applicable

    Standards

    .

    Monitor and report on NERC

    O&P

    compliance status to various stakeholders.


    This includes both summary compliance/risk reporting for the Executive Leadership Team as well as targeted, actionable reporting to other stakeholder groups.

    Develop and deliver NERC compliance training for various audiences.

    Partner with the IT team to

    identify

    and implement technologies to automate and streamline compliance monitoring and reporting processes.

    Apply understanding of NERC

    compliance monitoring and enforcement processes

    to provide recommendations and/or solutions to compliance issues.

    Act as

    a liaison between

    NERC Compliance and internal stakeholders on topics related to NERC Compliance.

    Participate in industry focus groups and conferences to share information and stay abreast of the ever-changing NERC compliance landscape.

    Lead response to regulatory compliance requests, enforcement actions, and data-reporting from a NERC

    O&P

    compliance

    perspective.

    Skills

    and Experience

    Four years of

    bachelor's

    degree or equivalent Experience

    Minimum

    3-

    5 years of related work experience

    Agility in managing, prioritizing

    ,

    and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business

    Experience with Generator Protection Systems; Facility Ratings, SCADA Systems

    etc.

    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 GO/GOP compliance experience including compliance monitoring, training, and audit support

    Exceptional

    attention to detail

    with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance

    Good project management skills.

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

    Ability to apply one or more risk management frameworks is a plus

    AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through

    and . Respecting all backgrounds,


    and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , ,

    and/or expression, ,

    , , , , marital status, physical or mental , , childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law


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