Sr. Energy Storage NERC Compliance Manager - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Sr. Energy Storage NERC Compliance Manager - Grid Infrastructure

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join a trailblazing BESS (Battery Energy Storage) company backed by top-tier private equity, leading the charge in utility-scale energy storage development, execution, and operations.With a rapidly expanding national footprint, and double digit GW portfolio including one of the largest fleets of grid-connected, standalone battery storage assets in the country.

These assets strengthen the grid by storing excess energy and delivering it during peak demand, storms, or outages. Fast and flexible, they provide critical grid services acting like modern power plants to support a more reliable, resilient grid infrastructure systems.

The Sr. Energy Storage NERC Compliance Manager will be tasked with the continued development of a first class scalable NERC corporate and operational compliance program. This is a critical role for the organization that works directly with the company's Asset Management and Legal Team on driving a holistic approach to compliance management across a utility-scale energy storage portfolio. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert on NERC standards, driving implementation, monitoring, and cross-functional engagement to maintain a best-in-class compliance framework.

They are committed to creating more grid infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Serves as SME on NERC Reliability Standards; including providing internal guidance training.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Leads implementation and improvement of the NERC compliance program.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Identifies and manage compliance risks; design and oversee controls.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Coordinates with third-party contractors supporting NERC compliance.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Conducts gap analyses, report findings, and maintain documentation.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Manages audit responses, investigations, and mitigation plans.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Monitors evolving NERC and Regional Standards; ensure internal readiness.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Supports internal alignment with ISO/RTO compliance requirements.
Sr. BESS NERC Compliance Manager / Grid Compliance Manager - Contributes to industry standards development and voting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

6-10+ years of corporate compliance and operational NERC compliance for grid infrastructure, BESS, energy storage, or utility-scale renewable energy electric transmission systems
Corporate asset based operational NERC compliance experience dealing with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage or energy storage projects
NERC Compliance experience with RSAWs, audit processes, and compliance monitoring/reporting tools
Strong track record developing/implementing NERC compliance programs that deal with NERC, FERC, Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) and other Reliability organization standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines
Well versed in compliance resolution and root cause analysis for compliance break downs
Experience with and knowledge of current ISO/RTO standards, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines preferred
An understanding of national energy power markets - PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and WECC is beneficial
Candidates may have held Manager or Lead titles such as: Manager of NERC Compliance, Sr. Regulatory Manager, NERC, Lead NERC Compliance Specialist, Sr. NERC Compliance Advisor, NERC Compliance Lead, Lead Compliance Engineer, Sr. NERC Compliance Manger.

*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date