Analyze electrical system data to identify trends, interpret system events, and support continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and ensure alignment with updated or new reliability standards and market rules.
Represent the company in conferences, workshops, and industry groups related to reliability compliance.
Provide compliance support to personnel responsible for meeting regulatory obligations.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and training on internal policies, procedures, standards, and preventive measures aligned with compliance expectations and industry best practices.
Prepare reports and presentations on compliance activities for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the internal operations and planning compliance program and assist with the internal critical infrastructure protection program.
Support compliance with applicable FERC Orders, NERC and Alberta Reliability Standards, ISO and RTO rules, and other reliability compliance requirements.
The Reliability Compliance Analyst will support the organization’s reliability compliance program and serve as an interface with regulatory authorities and regional entities including FERC, NERC, NERC Regional Entities, Canadian regulatory bodies, and ISO and RTOs. The analyst will help monitor regulatory rules, maintain systematic preventive measures, and ensure ongoing compliance with reliability requirements.
Assist with research and development related to products, services, and operational tools.
Assist with data collection, analysis, and submissions for self certifications, data requests, and audits required by NERC, AESO, IESO, and other regulatory entities.
Conduct internal audits of assets to evaluate adherence to compliance requirements.
This role provides technical guidance and coordination with operations, engineering, information technology, and other subject matter experts. The position supports compliance with applicable standards and requirements through research, data analysis, document management, and formal submissions.
Support the operations control room with training, data analysis, and tools designed to ease compliance workloads.
Experience with generator owner or operator NERC standards is desirable.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and MS Access is a plus.
Experience with resource and demand balancing or transmission operator or planner standards is desirable.
NERC certification or prior experience in regulatory compliance is preferred.
Moderate to advanced understanding of electrical principles.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving abilities.
Ability to obtain a passport.
Strong research and writing skills, including the creation of clear and actionable procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, or another analytical field.
Valid driver’s license.
Consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with executives and cross functional teams.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Experience with FERC or DOE processes is a plus.
Ability to pass a personnel risk assessment and seven year background check.
Minimum 2 years of experience with NERC and FERC.
Ability to travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the electrical industry.
Experience with renewable generating systems is desirable.
Houston, TX (hybrid). In office work Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on Monday and Friday.
Relocation assistance is available.