Senior NERC Operations Analyst

The AES Corporation

. Support implementation of O&M compliance processes and field activities for key applicable NERC O&P standards (e.g.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Colorado, Ohio, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,000 - $99,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation of O&M compliance processes and field activities for key applicable NERC O&P standards (e.g. FAC, PRC, EOP, MOD).
Maintain relationships with field operations personnel to allow consistently completing monthly compliance checklist and confirming consistent implementation of compliance.
Collect, organize, and provide compliance evidence (maintenance records, logs, test results, etc.) to NERC Compliance team to demonstrate adherence to NERC requirements.
Assist in audit preparation and submission of supporting data requests, compiling documentation (e.g. Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets), and supporting regulatory inspections and NERC audits under the guidance of the Team Leader.
Work closely with NERC Compliance team to provide input to changing NERC Reliability Standards and regional/ISO requirements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams – Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Development, Regulatory Affairs, IT/OT Security, NERC Compliance etc. – to integrate NERC compliance seamlessly into all stages of the asset life cycle.
Ensure appropriate transition of compliance evidence for new projects from execution team to operations team.
Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings or working groups to review compliance status, address gaps, and share best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field (required).
Mid-level professional with approximately 3–7+ years of experience in Inverter Based Resource operations, maintenance, testing.
Experience in a generator owner/operator environment or renewable energy projects is a strong plus.
Experience in designing and implementing controls related FAC-008, EOP-012, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030 etc.
Working knowledge related to Transmission Planning or Protection and Control.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities for reviewing technical data and compliance evidence.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple compliance tasks, documentation requirements, and strict deadlines.
Proficiency in using office productivity tools and compliance management systems for tracking standards, evidence, and audits.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey compliance requirements and technical information to cross-functional teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude, with experience working across departments (e.g. O&M, Engineering, Regulatory) to achieve common goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

NERC O&P standardsFAC-008EOP-012PRC-004PRC-005PRC-028PRC-029PRC-030Inverter Based Resource operationscompliance evidence collection

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesorganizational skillstime-management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborative attitudedetail-orientedproblem-solvingcross-functional collaboration