Manager NERC CompliancePosition Summary:The Manager North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance is responsible for implementing and continuously improving PROENERGY's compliance program aligned with NERC Operations & Planning (693) standards and regional reliability requirements across company-owned and third-party-operated assets.
This position can be based in Houston, TX, Sedalia, MO or Kansas City, MO. PROENERGY offers relocation assistance to the successful candidate.
Reports To: SVP Compliance Sustainability Chief Compliance Officer
Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211
Position Responsibilities:- Lead the implementation, management, and improvement of the NERC Operations & Planning (693) program.
- Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
- Oversee all compliance lifecycle activities including evidence management, task tracking, documentation control, and audit readiness.
- Manage compliance systems, databases, workflows, and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and traceability.
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings including reliability reports, self-certifications, data requests, and potential non-compliance self-reports.
- Lead investigations of compliance issues, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
- Conduct periodic internal audits and readiness assessments to ensure continuous compliance with NERC and regional requirements.
- Serve as primary liaison for external audits and regulatory reviews.
- Train and advise plant personnel and operational teams on NERC standards and compliance expectations.
- Partner with IT, operations, and the CIP staff to ensure compliance with physical and cybersecurity requirements.
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external industry groups to stay ahead of regulatory changes.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related degree,
- 5 or more years of experience in the power generation industry, including direct working knowledge of NERC 693 standards.
- Strong understanding of Regional Reliability Organization regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex regulatory and operational problems independently.
- Requires up to +20% travel.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized Visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete the following: Pre-employment drug screen, background check, including a Motor Vehicle Record review. DISA background and drug screen requirements as indicated by a PROENERGY client
Desired Qualifications:- Experience in power plant engineering, operations, or protection systems.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
