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Radian Generation · 1 day ago

Senior NERC O&P Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities. The Senior NERC O&P Consultant will engage with clients to provide insights on compliance strategies and develop NERC O&P compliance programs, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to regulations.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Actively engage with clients to provide insight on industry best practices, compliance strategies, and help interpret NERC O&P Standards to ensure operational excellence and adherence to regulations

Develop and support client NERC O&P compliance programs. Write clear and actionable procedures, guidelines, and documentation that reflects both client operations and adherence to the NERC Standards

Participate in client NERC O&P regulatory mock audits and gap analysis projects in the capacity of mock auditor role, including reviews and client Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews and training

Develop compliance roadmaps, Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), support client NERC registration activities, offer advice and opinions regarding BES Exceptions

Provide NERC O&P compliance program audit support efforts, as requested by client

Provide technical support on NERC O&P regulatory requirements and CMEP activities, including self-reports, mitigations, data submittals, and internal controls reviews and/or suggestions

Lead discussions and facilitate meetings, both internally and with clients on complex NERC O&P regulatory situations

Manage workload to meet project schedules and deadlines

Complete projects within the specified timeframe, budgeted hours, and expected product quality

Create and deploy NERC O&P Standards training, specific to client programs, Standard requirements and awareness, and client needs

Monitor the NERC O&P Standards development process; participate in regional and industry meetings, as necessary

Provide input and support for the Standards Compliance Intelligence Portal (SCIP) tool, including impact and recommendations specific to clients

Support client calls as necessary

Represent the team in communications with clients as the principal contact. Provide subject matter expertise across the company

Train and mentor new team members

Ability to travel 15-20% to support client(s) and/or organizational needs

Qualification

NERC O&P StandardsMock auditsNERC compliance programsAudit proceduresInternal controlsEnergy sector experienceTraining creationProcess improvementRoot cause analysisMS OfficeAdobe PDF toolsetsClient managementCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge and experience with NERC O&P Reliability Standards

Proven experience in conducting mock audits, gap analyses, and writing NERC compliance programs

Strong understanding of audit procedures, internal controls, and NERC regulatory compliance

Experience in preparing organizations for NERC audits and implementing compliance with NERC requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and deliver presentations

Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable plans and training materials

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Proven client management and communication skills with the ability to resolve large issues

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in NERC O&P Reliability Standards, with a strong background in compliance audits, program development, and gap analyses

10-12 years' experience or University Degree with 6-10 years domain experience or Master's degree with 4-8 years domain experience

Ability to write clear and actionable procedures, guidelines, and documentation that reflects both client operations and adherence to the NERC Standards

Proven experience in conducting mock audits, gap analyses, and writing NERC compliance programs

Strong understanding of audit procedures, internal controls, and NERC regulatory compliance

Experience in preparing organizations for NERC audits and implementing compliance with NERC requirements

Experience working in the energy or utility sector, particularly within power generation or transmission organizations

Strong communication skills with the ability to distill information and present it in an understandable manner appropriate for the audience

Training creation, process improvement & Root cause analysis skills

Proven leadership and personal project management skills - organizing work, planning, monitoring and making tradeoffs to ensure quality deliveries

Proven ability to liaise with clients/internal personnel on significant issues that require high level management intervention in a professional manner

Able to work as part of a larger team

Self-starter with the ability to stay on task, as well as multi-task as client needs arise

Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong working knowledge of Adobe PDF toolsets