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Lightsource bp · 2 days ago

Director, Regulatory Compliance

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects throughout commercial operations. The Director of Regulatory Compliance will oversee the Regulatory Compliance team and ensure adherence to NERC standards and federal regulations for solar projects in the USA.

EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Maintain solid knowledge of NERC standards, both Reliability and CIP, and other Applicable Regulations. Monitor for changes, collaborate with other stakeholder groups, and lead LSbp’s selective efforts to influence rulemakings where appropriate

Oversee the NERC compliance program for LSbp’s entities registered with NERC in the United States, including procedure updates, evidence gathering and retention, and deliverable tracking

Develop and conduct NERC compliance self-assessments to identify gaps, and work with applicable personnel to implement mitigation plans to address any instances of non-compliance

Implement compliance reporting related to compliance status, gap identification and remediation plans

Work closely with Legal, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, as well as 3rd Party O&M providers, to manage LSbp’s NERC regulatory compliance, including, but not limited to, data requests, audits, spot-checks, self-certifications and internal/external self-reports

Work with Asset Management and 3rd party Operations & Maintenance teams to ensure all GOP activities are aligned with LSbp’s GO program

Manage 3rd Party compliance SharePoint site including content and site organization, as well as compliance tracking

Manage all aspects of NERC registration readiness and onboarding, increasing efficiency and streamlining where possible

Develop and maintain a comprehensive NERC compliance training program and training materials

Provide day-to-day support of LSbp’s entities and corporate’s compliance with applicable regulations

Provide compliance training for LSbp personnel responsible for compliance

Conduct an assessment of LSbp entities’ adherence to applicable regulations through an internal audit program, and assure investigations are conducted for potential compliance violations as appropriate

Ensure that LSbp entities timely and accurately meet all compliance reporting deadlines

Coordinate the preparation and submission of documentation for NERC audits, spot checks, investigations, and reporting requirements, and other similar obligations under applicable regulations and ensure compliance with all required NERC standards for all LSbp NERC registered projects

Communicate to compliance regulators on behalf of LSbp’s registered entities

Participate in industry workshops and conferences as applicable

Work closely with Asset Services team and collaborate on areas of common interest including reliability obligations in key project contracts as well as compliance with Market Protocols and Operating Rules

Coordinate with Power Marketing and Asset Management personnel on monitoring, influencing, and reacting to power market changes

Coordinate with compliance leaders in other functional areas (environmental, contract management, safety, legal, etc.) as needed to coordinate LSbp-wide compliance efforts and programs

Populate the compliance database for new project implementation

Develop and lead a team of direct reports to meet the accountabilities described herein

Qualification

NERC complianceRegulatory complianceEnergy industry experienceProject managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

A suitable combination of training, education and experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in energy, is required

Experience with regulatory compliance in the energy industry, especially in the arena of NERC compliance

Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as cybersecurity requirements, interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, civil and electrical construction specifications

Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in a technical, regulatory or business-related field and 5 years of experience in developing or managing a corporate regulatory compliance program

Ability to expand, scale and manage a reliability compliance program suitable to ensure the continued compliance of Lightsource bp's growing US Portfolio

Candidate should be comfortable with monitoring, investigating, and reviewing compliance evidence in support of Lightsource bp's compliance activities

Strong leadership skills and ability to provide direction and coaching to team

Strong organizational and project management skills, including procedure and controls writing skills

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reliability compliance management role is required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills, self-motivated, and ability to work with little supervision or guidance to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas

Ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of workstreams amongst internal and external stakeholders to achieve compliance objectives

Ability to read, understand and implement legal contracts

Ability to understand technical operational matters and translate them to commercial and financial analyses to support decision making

Ability to travel (up to 15%)

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.

Retention bonuses

Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays

401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)

Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.

Lifestyle Savings Account and more!