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Industry certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, and CRISC are a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit: ability to create and maintain organizational systems for a large amount of data and regulatory documents.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Thorough understanding of power plant operations and compliance with NERC Standards.
Organized approach and proven problem-solving skills.
Leeward Renewable Energy is a high-growth renewable energy asset owner, operator, and development company headquartered in Dallas Texas. Leeward currently owns and operates a portfolio of 28 renewable energy facilities across nine states, totaling close to 3000 MW of installed capacity and is actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with ~20 GW of projects under development spanning over 100 projects. Leeward is a portfolio company of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension plans with over C$121 billion in assets.
Thorough understanding of power plant operations and compliance with NERC Standards.
Up to 50% travel may be required to support site visits, NERC Regional meetings and professional development.
Qualifications:
Experience with bulk power system, electric transmission, system operations, and power plant maintenance practices and procedures essential.
Physical Demands:
Willingness and ability to master regulatory requirements, processes, and technical information quickly.
Experience in working with PowerApps is preferred.
Organized approach and proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead by example to ensure compliance with all Leeward Renewable Energy processes, procedures, and policies, while maintaining standards of the corporate code of conduct in all employees.
Proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe and Excel; skills in and aptitude for electronic data and document management systems (e.g. SharePoint).
Ability to prepare and disseminate training on CIP and cybersecurity topics, best practices, and company-wide processes.
Experience in working with PowerApps is preferred.
Experience with the NERC CIP Standards (Low and Medium Impact).
Regional Registration process experience preferred.
Strong understanding of information and operational technology (IT and OT) systems, networks, and terminology.
Ability to develop systems, identify potential issues, and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
Experience in the development of NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets and NERC Evidence Request Tool.
Experience with bulk power system, electric transmission, system operations, and power plant maintenance practices and procedures essential.
Monitor ongoing industry changes to applicable NERC CIP Standards.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to develop systems, identify potential issues, and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
2+ years professional regulatory and/or compliance administration experience at a public utility or other energy company, with an emphasis on experience with compliance systems in the electric regulatory field.
Experience in Regional web-based portal regulatory reporting.
Monitor ongoing industry changes to applicable NERC CIP Standards.
Strong understanding of information and operational technology (IT and OT) systems, networks, and terminology.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, business, or equivalent experience as an energy compliance professional.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize numerous assignments in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Experience in Regional web-based portal regulatory reporting.
2+ years professional regulatory and/or compliance administration experience at a public utility or other energy company, with an emphasis on experience with compliance systems in the electric regulatory field.
Willingness and ability to master regulatory requirements, processes, and technical information quickly.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, and CRISC are a plus.
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
About the job
Proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe and Excel; skills in and aptitude for electronic data and document management systems (e.g. SharePoint).
Ability to lead by example to ensure compliance with all Leeward Renewable Energy processes, procedures, and policies, while maintaining standards of the corporate code of conduct in all employees.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prepare and disseminate training on CIP and cybersecurity topics, best practices, and company-wide processes.
2+ years of work-related experience in the NERC CIP Standards
Experience with the NERC CIP Standards (Low and Medium Impact).
Job Summary:
Experience in the development of NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets and NERC Evidence Request Tool.
Excellent problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit: ability to create and maintain organizational systems for a large amount of data and regulatory documents.
Up to 50% travel may be required to support site visits, NERC Regional meetings and professional development.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, business, or equivalent experience as an energy compliance professional.
The position will support the Director of Regulatory Compliance. Individual assists with compliance assignments associated with the LRE generating fleet, as well as, other entities required to comply with the Standards and Requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), specifically, the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards, the Regional Reliability Organizations, Independent System Operators, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Department of Energy. Individual will develop Reliability Compliance policies and procedures through research and interaction with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and site operating personnel to ensure organizational compliance with the NERC CIP Reliability Standards. Reviews correspondence with regulatory authorities, prepares committee presentations and related materials, and is responsible for audit preparations and responses. Individual will interface with senior management for compliance reporting and certification. Develops and maintains key performance indicators for tracking compliance program performance. This position supports the compliance program in being ‘auditably compliant’ at all times.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize numerous assignments in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Regional Registration process experience preferred.
Essential Functions:
Experience with bulk power system, electric transmission, system operations, and power plant maintenance practices and procedures.
Experience with bulk power system, electric transmission, system operations, and power plant maintenance practices and procedures.

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