NERC Compliance Associate

About the Role

CAMS is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to train as a NERC Compliance Associate. This position supports the compliance obligations of fossil fuel and renewable energy generation sites located throughout the NERC Regional Reliability Entity network (WECC, MRO, NPCC, SERC, TRE, RFC).

Key Responsibilities

• Supports facility personnel with all NERC, Regional Reliability Entities (WECC, SPP, TRE, etc.), and EIA issues that impact facility operations.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and/or oversight required for routine and non-routine reports to NERC, WECC, and other applicable registered entities.
• Monitors compliance programs and ensures all registered entity functions are compliant in those programs.
• Evaluates, develops, and recommends new programs for integration into facility operations.
• Conducts compliance reviews and offers/implements recommendations for changes to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Communicates with representatives of NERC, the WECC, and applicable registered entities on behalf of the facilities and generates associated reports.
• Assists with the training of all personnel regarding regulatory programs.
• Carries out complex projects and assignments independently.
• Oversees contractor and vendor regulatory related tasks and adherence to compliance programs.
• Maintains project regulatory records and filing system.
• Prepares and submits routine EIA, FERC, and NERC reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electrical Engineering degree required; concentration in power generation, transmission, and distribution preferred.
• 0-5 years of NERC Compliance or similar industry experience.
• Computer literate, including expert-level knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Overnight and short-term travel on company business is expected (25% travel to other facilities and off-site activities).
• Ability to perform repetitive and non-repetitive physical duties, including lifting to 25 lbs, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, climbing, and working in awkward positions.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable operating a vehicle.

Other Desirable Skills

• General knowledge of power plant operations, including the interrelationship of registered entity functions, and compliance with operation and maintenance functions.
• General knowledge of FERC, NERC, and WECC Entities orders, regulations, standards, etc., and working knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements.
• High level of commitment to excellence in regulatory performance and compliance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Record of building consensus among internal and external parties.
• Ability to perform and manage multiple varied tasks in an industrial environment.
• Ability to promptly identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks.