Senior O&P Standards Specialist

TL;DR

Senior O&P Standards Specialist (NERC Compliance): Serve as technical expert ensuring implementation of NERC Reliability Standards for Operations & Planning with an accent on regulatory compliance, audits, and process improvements. Focus on conducting gap analyses, reviewing evidence documentation, and engaging stakeholders for reliability and security of energy assets.

Location: US, New York, NY or Arlington, VA

Salary: $100,000–$124,950/year

Company

Fortune 500 global energy leader in renewable energy sales and decarbonization solutions.

What you will do

• Serve as Compliance Business Partner for Operations & Planning, implementing NERC standards within deadlines.
• Lead organization-wide strategies, risk assessments, and documentation for reliability compliance.
• Support audits, self-certifications, spot-checks, and preparation of mitigation plans and evidence.
• Perform gap analyses on new standards and identify process improvements via root cause analysis.
• Review evidence for compliance, guide SMEs, and maintain relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and represent hirify.global in compliance discussions.

Requirements

• US work authorization required (E-Verify)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in NERC O&P compliance or utilities.
• Experience with Generator Protection Systems, Facility Ratings, SCADA, Transmission Planning, and Renewable Generation.
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to work independently.
• Prior experience implementing/maintaining NERC compliance programs, including monitoring, training, and audits.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual bonus as part of total compensation.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and Great Place to Work certification.
• Focus on innovation, recognized as Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators.