Senior NERC O&P Consultant

Roles and 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.

Required Qualification & Education

• 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.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Required Software Knowledge

• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe PDF toolsets

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• NERC Certifications a plus.