NERC O&P Compliance Lead

Role Responsibilities: Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWEA NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance) Maintains knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards and regional standards that apply to Generator Owners and Generator Operators, as well as applicable ISO requirements Assists with compliance to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules, and other compliance requirements through research, data/evidence collection, analysis, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities Collects, reviews, organizes, and preserves evidence of compliance with the NERC O&P Standards and Requirements in coordination with internal departments to support regulatory requests and audits Provides support to internal departments responsible for adherence to compliance requirements including the development and delivery of training and the dissemination of compliance guidance and industry best practices Maintains understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes Leads investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC Leads periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards Leads data gathering and development of responses for regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including the submission of responses Leads the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and with Compliance Impact Assessments Leads projects as assigned Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experience: Bachelor's degree required Minimum 5 years of experience in a NERC compliance role with renewable power generation and battery systems experience preferred. Other experience in regulatory, legal or a compliance-related field may be considered Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application across generation and transmission assets Serves as SME for assigned Standards and guides internal teams Interprets and implements regulatory Changes Addresses complex compliance challenges and multi-standard issues Designs solutions to improve compliance readiness Anticipates operational impacts from regulatory changes Leads cross-functional initiatives to address compliance readiness Serves as key contact for assigned NERC Standards with regulators and internal stakeholders Oversees compliance program areas for multiple Standards Provides guidance and training to others Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, AirTable and SharePoint Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com. At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.