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Under general supervision of the Director, NERC and FERC Compliance, the FERC and Energy Markets Compliance Manager manages projects, activities and deliverables associated with the compliance of relevant energy markets rules, regulations, and tariffs issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") Independent System Operator ("ISO") and Regional Transmission Organizations ("RTO") standards, tariffs and business practice manuals.

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals - preparation, planning and attention to detail - holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARESprogram encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together.

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or a related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, six years of related progressive work experience would be required of those who do not have a bachelor's degree.)

At least 7 or more years of energy industry experience; energy markets compliance strongly preferred, internal audit, or audit with operations emphasis experience a plus. 

Strong understanding of electric industry with emphasis on energy marketing and scheduling. Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements governing energy markets, RTOs, ISOs and scheduling activities, and FERC-regulated wholesale markets. 

Demonstrated knowledge of audit principles and compliance management processes, various regional market fundamentals, market participants, trading and scheduling practices and regulatory analysis related to market participation and scheduling coordinator activities.

Demonstrated experience managing compliance functions (e.g., development and implementation of policies and procedures, training, monitoring, investigations, etc.) required.

Experience with the FERC's Office of Enforcement and their views on market manipulation and market behavior concerns a plus.

Knowledge of the NERC reliability standards with the ability to interpret these standards to assist other areas of the company with the compliance efforts, prefered.

Ability to simultaneously complete multiple projects while managing tight deadlines.

Excellent decision making, presentation and organizational skills.

Ability to define and set priorities, follow through and respond to changes with minimal supervision.

Effective interpersonal communication skills, oral and written, with ability to work as a team member/leader with a variety of individuals and personalities both internal and external to the organization, as well as from differing backgrounds and experience levels.

Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive regulatory issues.
 

Proactively analyzes and recommends policy and procedural changes based on applicable existing market rules, regulations, and tariffs; and pending market rules and regulations in collaboration with other designated functions such as energy market policy. 

Monitors the relevant energy markets, ISOs and RTOs (e.g., CAISO, MISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, SPP) communications and investigates market transactions, scheduling and operations activities, as necessary, to ensure compliance with energy market, RTO and ISO rules and regulations. 

Responsible for providing guidance to the business to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, internal policies and procedures related to energy marketing activities, specifically with respect to its power marketing and market scheduling coordinator business; as well as for ensuring training on applicable energy markets, ISOs, RTOs, FERC, and applicable corporate programs topics is provided and completed by employees. 

Coordinates with business units throughout the company to communicate and drive completion of cross-functional deliverables.

Maintain solid knowledge of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, both reliability and CIP. Monitor for changes, collaborate with other stakeholder groups, and assist selective efforts to influence rulemakings where appropriate. 

Support the NERC compliance program for BHER's NERC registered entities, including procedure updates, evidence gathering and retention, and deliverable tracking.

The role will promote and influence an internal culture of controls and compliance with laws, regulations, the company's code of ethics, internal requirements and other policies and procedures through supporting the development, implementation, and managing the maintenance of a program consistent with the corporate ethics strategy and best regulatory compliance practices.