Directory, Regulatory Compliance
$149,000–$186,000 year
HybridHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee Cordelio's regulatory compliance program integration into Pattern Energy's framework while managing NERC and regional entity asset registration processes. Lead cross-functional partnerships with engineering, operations, legal, and EPC teams to ensure reliability obligations are effectively managed across generation and transmission functions. Create internal policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen compliance culture, monitor evolving industry regulations, and reduce reliance on third-party consultants. Provide strategic guidance on compliance studies, audits, and risk mitigation to leadership and stakeholders. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in NERC compliance and is based in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in NERC compliance, system operations, and reliability compliance programs
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, and provincial reliability standards and requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting reliability compliance programs within the power generation or renewable energy industry
- Expert knowledge of power markets with a strong focus on renewable generation assets
- Proven experience developing internal controls, compliance procedures, and scalable risk management programs
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical compliance concepts to a broad audience
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require
- Ability to independently manage confidential and highly sensitive regulatory matters
- Advanced knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance programs
- Familiarity with compliance management systems and audit documentation processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, remediation activities, and compliance assessments
- Existing industry relationships with regulatory entities, stakeholder groups, or trade associations focused on reliability compliance
- Experience with regulatory reporting tools and compliance tracking systems
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