NRG Energy · 3 months ago
Compliance Engineer/Specialist
Abernathy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career development. The Compliance Engineer/Specialist is responsible for monitoring and addressing violations of applicable laws and regulations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support for plant operations.
EnergySolarWind Energy
Responsibilities
Completes regulatory agency forms as needed to meet requirements for plant operation
Provide technical support to ensure regulatory compliance and coordination with fleet wide strategy
Monitors and analyzes applicable laws and regulations and resulting regulatory requirements to draft and revise policies and procedures for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, working both independently and in collaboration with subject matter experts and internal functions
Routes compliance documents for review and approval to appropriate parties as directed
Maintains the storage and organization of documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance and ensure that the retention of all documentation meets regulatory requirements
Provides answers to employee questions about company policies, procedures and standards and escalating to Compliance, management, and other functional areas as needed
Ensures all internal and external customers’ regulatory and compliance requests are answered in a timely, accurate, and professional manner
Provides consistent and proactive awareness of required changes to the internal compliance policies, procedures and guidelines based on changes in any applicable laws, regulations, rules, reliability standards, etc. and industry in general
Assists in conducting regulatory and compliance orientation for new employees
Develops and coordinates NERC-related awareness and training programs
Coordinates periodic review of NERC-related policy and procedure documents by SMEs
Performs initial investigations and proactively reports compliance issues/concerns to appropriate leadership
Proactively coordinates feedback-gathering and facilitates site responses to the FERC, NERC, and the Regional Entities regarding national and regional standards under development, and proposed rules, standards and revisions
Position requires administration and oversight for all NERC, FERC and regulatory requirements (including signatory in some cases)
Leads the implementation of mitigation plans for areas of non-compliance of any applicable laws, regulations, rules, reliability standards, etc
Project lead on site level activities which includes generating, developing and executing projects
Perform as a Project Manager of capital projects
Support developing elements of the annual operations and maintenance budget
Support the establishment and enforcement of safe working conditions and practice safe work habits in all activities
Complies with the Facility Environmental, Health, and Safety programs
Adheres to NRG policies and promotes our mission statement
Actively participates and supports the facilities
Participates in corporate safety and environmental programs
Performs other related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering and 4 years related experience in Power Facilities
8 years of related engineering or specialist experience in Power Facilities
Valid driver's license
Available for travel as needed
Available for unscheduled overtime outside normal hours for emergency call in
Experience working with NERC Reliability Standards compliance
Preferred
Familiarity with Federal, State and Local regulations affecting station operations
Knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance activities
Detailed knowledge of power plant systems and equipment
Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with PUCT, ERCOT, and TRE rules and regulation compliance
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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