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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for AES Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance.
• Serves as a technical expert within O&P workgroup to ensure AES implements O&P NERC Reliability Standards Requirements within regulatory deadlines.
• Lead and provide guidance to implement organization wide strategies, priorities and documentation to meet reliability compliance requirements.
• Contribute to internal control actions through risk assessments and lessons learned.
• Follow Standards drafting team and provide guidance to the SMEs on new or revision to existing NERC Compliance Standards.
• Evaluate, and support preparation for audits, self-certifications, spot-checks, internal compliance assessments, self-reports, mitigation plans, Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), and evidence documentation
• Identifies process improvement opportunities based on internal compliance assessments, root cause analysis, and industry best practice
• Complete annual review of processes, procedures and integrate current O&P procedures
• Perform gap analysis on new Standards and establish processes to ensure compliance and reliability and security of AES assets.
• Review and perform quality checks on evidence attesting to compliance with applicable NERC Standards and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry associations, regional entities, and internal stakeholders to promote business goals and compliance with requirements
• Participate in industry forums and outreach activities
• Represent AES and the O&P compliance program in conferences and meetings with regulators, other agencies, State and local authorities, private industry and public groups in efforts to obtain all perspectives regarding proposed programs or program changes.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Four Year bachelor's in engineering degree or equivalent Experience
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance
• Strong verbal and writing skills, technical and non-technical
• Experience with Generator Protection Systems; Facility Ratings, SCADA Systems, Transmission Planning etc.
• Experience with Renewable Generation
• Experience with Standards associated with Transmission and Generation Control Center.
• Experience in implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program

• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to take on new challenges
• Prior NERC O&P and utilities compliance experience, including compliance monitoring, training, and audit support
• Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $100,000 and $124,950/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is