Ormat Technologies, Inc. · 6 days ago
NERC Compliance Engineer
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOrmat Technologies, Inc. is committed to supporting the reliability of the Bulk Power System through compliance with NERC standards. The NERC Compliance Engineer will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance processes, documentation, and audits are effectively managed.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate new and existing facilities for compliance with NERC standards
Perform testing and prepare engineering calculations and other documentation required for NERC compliance
Respond to requests for information from Regional Entities, Transmission Planners, and others as required to maintain compliance with NERC standards and interconnection agreements
Prepare self-certification, self-reports and mitigation plans to regional entities
Maintain and revise as needed the company’s compliance policies, and procedures with NERC standards
Prepare, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants and/or regulatory organizations
Provide training on compliance processes
Monitor Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and NERC websites to identify applicable current and future enforceable reliability standards
Support Projects team in developing scope, budget, and detailed design for capital improvement projects
Provide engineering field support for equipment failures
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures
Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis
Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages
Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities
Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results
Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field having a power systems focus from an accredited institution, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant work experience
7+ years of engineering experience in generation, transmission, and protection (this position may be filled at a lower or higher level)
Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a high level of confidentiality
Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards related to Generator Owner/Operator and Transmission Owner
Experience with ETAP modeling software (or similar)
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to manage multiple projects
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently
Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier
Must be able to travel (approximately 20% of working time) to Power Plant locations, domestic and international
Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold
Must be able to wear any required protective equipment required by safety procedures and regulations
Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads
Preferred
Professional Engineering license desired
Experience using power system analysis tools such as PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD is desired
Company
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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