NERC Operations Team Leader

The AES Corporation

. Oversee day-to-day NERC compliance execution for all AES Clean Energy Operational sites .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCalifornia, Ohio, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,500 - $135,575 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day NERC compliance execution for all AES Clean Energy Operational sites
Act as an Operations Standard SME for NERC Compliance Standards like Facility Ratings, Protection and Control, Emergency Operations and Voltage regulation
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Protection and Control, Asset Management and NERC Compliance Teams to translate NERC regulatory requirements into executable processes, technical controls, maintenance programs and audit ready evidence.
Document and ensure rigorous adherence to all AES NERC Compliance procedures relevant NERC O&P standards (e.g. FAC, PRC, EOP, VAR standards) in the operation and maintenance of generation assets, as well as compliance with any applicable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), regional entity (e.g., MRO, WECC, SERC) and ISO requirements
Oversee the Milestones and Project Manage the Timelines for Execution of Ops Compliance standards
Directly support the submission of data needed from AES Tools/SCADA to deliver to Regulatory Entities
Validate the Execution of NERC Compliance standards impacting SCADA Alarm Standards and HMIs to meet NERC Guidance, Recommendations, and Standards.
Manage Analyst for submission of NERC GADS data through OATI Portal
Establish optimal mapping of PRC compliance requirements for PSMP sheets to SAP Maintenance Plans, FLOCs, and Equipment.
Serve as SME in all NERC compliance audits, self-certifications, spot checks, and investigations, both internal and external.
Collaborate with NERC Compliance team in the preparation and submission of comprehensive compliance evidence and documentation, including Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), procedures, one-line diagrams, maintenance records, and operating logs.
Ensure an organized evidence repository and robust record-keeping practices for all compliance obligations.
Assess reliability risk associated with implementation of existing NERC Compliance Standard specific procedures and develop internal controls to mitigate reliability risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related technical field (B.S. or equivalent experience required)
5+ years of experience in the electric power industry, with a focus on power generation operations, maintenance, or NERC compliance (8+ years preferred)
Strong technical knowledge in implementing compliance for NERC Reliability standards like PRC-005, FAC-008, EOP-012, PRC-004, PRC-028, PRC-029 and PRC-030
Familiarity with the Bulk Electric System and power plant operations (generation plant equipment, protection systems, relays, SCADA systems, inverter-based resources, etc.) is essential
Ability to interpret engineering documents (one-line diagrams, protection schemes, planning studies, etc.) and understand their compliance implications is expected
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building high-performance teams and cross-functional partnerships
Strong organizational and project management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple compliance activities, and meet firm deadlines
High attention to detail and analytical skills for problem-solving and process improvement in a compliance context.

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 complianceFacility RatingsProtection and ControlEmergency OperationsVoltage regulationSCADA systemsGADS dataSAP Maintenance PlansReliability Standard Audit Worksheetsengineering document interpretation

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproject managementattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingprocess improvementcross-functional collaborationteam building