Director, NERC Compliance
Nrg Energy
Lead NERC O&P compliance program, audit plants, manage standards, and liaise with stakeholders.
13 days ago ago
$165,600 - $190,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Princeton, NJ
Field
Company Size
15,637 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations & Maintenance
Turbine Services
Gas Turbine Parts Supply
Rotor Life Management
Major Maintenance Services
Outage Planning
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Sector Specialisms
Power
Natural Gas
Load Management
Sustainability
Renewables
Energy Services
Distributed Generation
Commercial Operations
Role
What you would be doing
compliance audits
standards analysis
gap analysis
training delivery
data reporting
regulatory liaison
- Lead the coordination and successful completion of all compliance audits, spot checks, and self-certification activities for your assigned NERC registrations.
- Oversee NRG’s NERC Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for NRG generation assets located in one or more regions as assigned. You will be working with our engineering and plant operations personnel, who are responsible for each plant’s compliance with NERC’s operations and planning (O&P) standards. Your role will involve performance of the following:
- Participate in the NERC standards development process, keeping key stakeholders aware of current NERC O&P standards and revisions
- Analyze evidence provided by the power plants to determine whether compliance with applicable NERC O&P standards has been demonstrated.
- Investigate areas of non-compliance, conduct gap analyses, and recommend improvements in processes and controls.
- Periodic travel to power plants, regional NERC meetings, and trade group meetings.
- Develop and periodically deliver NERC O&P compliance training to plant personnel
- Provide critical feedback to the power plants regarding the effectiveness of their compliance programs and procedures. Consult with the business units to resolve issues, recommend changes, and corrective actions. Represent NRG’s interests at NERC and Regional Entity meetings, committees and other regulatory and reliability forums
- Assemble industry or internal NRG data, create reports for internal distribution and collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs teams to help formulate NRG’s position on regulatory and reliability initiatives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, plant, market operations, legal, construction, mergers, and acquisitions, to integrate NERC compliance considerations into strategic planning, project development, training, and operational processes
What you bring
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- Proven ability to stay current with evolving regulatory changes, NERC O&P standards, and guidelines.
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- In-depth understanding of NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. Familiarity with regional standards a plus.
- Experience with Assurx’s CATSWeb tool is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
- Seven to ten years’ experience managing NERC compliance programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, technical operations, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in power plant operations (e.g., electrical systems, instrument and control systems, maintenance, etc.).
- Proactive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
- Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills
- Experience navigating NERC tools (e.g., the ERO Portal, CORES, Align, and the Secure Evidence Locker).
- Open office environment.
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Security clearance- periodic random drug testing and post‑accident/reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Company
Overview
2003 Emergence
Independent Company
The company emerged as an independent entity in 2003 following its bankruptcy.
5.4 GW Capacity
Planned Power Generation
Develops large-scale natural gas plants with a planned 5.4 GW combined-cycle capacity for data centers by 2029.
2006 Acquisition
Texas Genco
Milestone acquisition of Texas Genco in 2006 expanded its operational capabilities.
2009 Purchase
Reliant Energy
Acquisition of Reliant Energy in 2009 strengthened its market presence.
- Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage.
- Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint.
- Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration.
- Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments.
- Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.
- Protecting People and the Environment — comprehensive training, rigorous protocols, continuous improvement
- Delivering reliable, innovative energy solutions and strong community engagement
- Upholding ethical standards, transparency in reporting, and accountability
- Investing in R&D, digital transformation, strategic partnerships to drive progress
50% Reduction
GHG Emissions Cut
The company has achieved a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a 2014 baseline.
44% Drop
Emissions Reduced
Emissions dropped significantly from 61 MtCOâ‚‚e in 2014 to 34 MtCOâ‚‚e in 2021, representing a 44% reduction.
$900M Bond
Sustainability-linked Financing
Issued a $900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond tied to reducing emissions to 31.7 MtCOâ‚‚e by 2025.
Net-Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals.
- SBTi‑approved, 1.5 °C‑aligned emissions targets
- Recognized by SEAL Awards for reducing GHG by 55% from 2014 baseline and expanding low‑carbon retail offerings
30% Women
Board Diversity
Ensures at least 30% of board members are women.
3-Year Cycle
Pay Equity Study
Gender and race pay equity study conducted every 3 years, ensuring equitable results after controlling for key factors.
100% Completion
Bias Training
All employees, including executives, have completed unconscious bias training.
- Evaluated and revised job postings to eliminate 4‑year degree requirements and gendered language
- Cross-functional 21-member team led by CEO delivering actionable DEI recommendations
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