NERC Compliance Analyst

NovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world. 

NovaSource’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSource’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

While NovaSource is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and preference will be given to those in the area, this position can be based anywhere in the United States for experienced candidates. 

Summary of Role

NovaSource is hiring a Compliance Analyst who will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and tactical execution necessary to maintain ongoing compliance with applicable standards and requirements.  The focus of this role will be on Generator Owner-specific requirements as well as the various state public utility commission requirements. This position is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team within NovaSource.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance on regulatory compliance to the organization.
• Assist in the continued assessment and improvement of the enterprise NERC compliance program.
• Lead the development of a Generator Owner compliance service offering.
• Coordinate proactive development and updates to policies and procedures based on internal process and/or regulatory changes.
• Facilitate and periodically review recordkeeping of evidence to help ensure continued compliance and proactively identify instances of potential non-compliance.
• Provides technical advice and assistance on the interpretations of Reliability Standards.
• Participate in the development, update, and delivery of enterprise compliance training.
• Perform periodic spot checks of applicable standards and controls to ensure continued compliance.
• Participate in the evaluation of potential compliance concerns.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry peers, regional entities and internal stakeholders to share information and stay abreast of the ever-changing NERC and public utility commission compliance landscape.
• Serve as a liaison between NovaSource and the regulatory bodies for NERC compliance.  This includes participating in the development of new standards, changes to existing standards, and the communication of changes to the impacted NovaSource teams. 
• Reviews correspondence from regulatory and coordinates responses with appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of NERC 693 & CIP standards/requirements applicable to Generator Owners
• Functional understanding of the various state public utility compliance requirements
• Agility in managing, prioritizing and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business
• Understanding of grid operations
• Self-motivated 
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision and ability to collaborate with cross-functional leads and teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to apply one or more risk management frameworks is a plus

Education 

• Bachelors’ degree preferred; however, will consider those with a high school diploma and relevant work experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of managing projects and/or people

This role will ideally sit in our Chandler, AZ office. Remote candidates will also be considered. 

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

 Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.           

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