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NERC Compliance Analyst

General Information

Country
USA
State/Region
Massachusetts
City
Andover
Team
Renewable Energies
Seniority
Junior (0-1 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
19-Sep-2024
Expiration Date
02-Jun-2025
Company
Enel North America, Inc

Description and Requirements

Who We Are
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. 

 

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada. 

 

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together. 

The Opportunity:
**This is a hybrid role which requires reporting in to the Andover, MA office each month. ** 

This position will be part of a team that is responsible for monitoring, developing and implementing North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard policies and practices at Enel Power Generation.  The NERC Compliance Analyst will perform duties in the coordination of activities primarily related to the reliability operations and planning (693) suite of NERC standards and the compliance program including the management of internal controls, compliance monitoring and compliance evaluations. The focus of this role within the NERC Compliance Group at Enel will be the management and organization of Enel’s NERC training program for new employees and existing employees within Operations & Maintenance and Engineering & Construction Departments. In addition, this role will be responsible for overseeing the NERC document repository including the organization of compliance evidence and procedure development.

 What You'll Do at Enel North America:

• Assist the Senior Manager of NERC Compliance with implementing a premier culture and record of compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.
• Facilitate the communication of NERC Compliance requirements across the different departments of Enel. Working with Subject Matter Experts to identify and resolve problems and provide support for developing a pro-compliance environment throughout all divisions. Assist all divisions with compliance challenges to avoid possible violations and financial liability
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying regulatory standards in particular NERC standards, procedures and internal controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of training program management.
• Manage a comprehensive NERC training program that involves over 100 trainees annually across multiple NERC sites, Enel Departments and strategic topics. This includes ensuring NERC training is kept up to date and relevant with the latest version of the NERC standards, organizing the distribution of the training and finally tracking who has or has not completed the training.
• NERC documentation management using Sharepoint to store and organize documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance and ensure that the retention of all documentation meets regulatory requirements. This includes the management of compliance procedures and their review, updates and development.
• NERC activities management using a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool to organize NERC deadlines and requirements.
• Assist in preparing stakeholders for audits by regulatory authorities. Assist with responses to requests for information (RFI) by regulatory authorities. Work in cooperation with the departments across Enel to resolve difficult and controversial technical problems for the reliability compliance program.
• Represent Enel at federal, state and regional reliability workshops. Regular participation in Regional Entity compliance workshops.
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement in the NERC Standards compliance program and help develop methodologies to promote a culture of compliance and reliability.
• Support administration of NERC Technical Support Contracts in SAP.

Who You Are:
  • Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office and Project Management software
  • Must be able to work in a constantly changing environment and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks and ensuring their timely completion.
  • Excellent oral presentation skills; ability to prepare effective presentations for delivery.
  • Ability to deal effectively with regulators, auditors, and stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills to work effectively with a variety of Subject Matter Experts across different departments within Enel.
What You've Accomplished:
  • BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Policy or related field. An advanced degree is preferable.
  • Minimum 1 year of NERC compliance or energy regulatory experience.
  • Specific NERC experience is preferred.
  • Training program experience is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of generation and transmission systems.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:
Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.  
Benefits are effective as of day one!  
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:  
  • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.  
  • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.  
  • Paid leave programs  
  • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.  
  • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.  
An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.  
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