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Opportunity Summary:

This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to apply their existing knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and power plant operations to a team of NERC Services consultants serving a broad range of clients’ needs – including independent power plants, utilities, and asset management firms. The position will combine the subject matter of NERC compliance with the opportunity to build client and project management skills, communication skills, and business development experience, along with leadership opportunities within the NAES NERC Services team.

What you'll be doing...

In this position, you will work with our clients providing a comprehensive suite of services to support their NERC Reliability Compliance Program needs. In addition to working in the NAES corporate offices, this will involve travel to client sites to assist in the performance of:

• NERC Compliance Assessments – review existing compliance documentation and provide guidance to complete templates that constitute the compliance program. Work with the client to provide recommendations for record-keeping, scheduling and adopting a strong culture of compliance.
• Gap Analysis – evaluate compliance programs to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Compliance Program Setups – assist the client in implementing their compliance program and preparing auditable compliance files.
• Compliance Audit Assistance – Develop Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and assist facility personnel in preparing for and participating in regional compliance audits
• Mock Audits – Provide the client with an authentic audit experience to prepare them for the real thing
  • Audit Participation – facilitate an audit from evidence packages to data requests to auditor communications
• Training of Client Personnel – Provide ongoing support, keeping compliance managers and plant personnel up-to-date with current NERC standards, revisions and interpretations

To be successful in this position, you must not only excel as a technical subject matter expert but also possess attributes of an effective client and project manager. You must have the ability to:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of safe and acceptable engineering practices and principles
• Analyze large amounts of technical data and structure such information for the purposes of clearly documenting and demonstrating compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Compliance standards. *Develop and implement plans, schedules, procedures, tools and processes required to establish and maintain a comprehensive NERC Reliability Compliance Program for use by NAES-operated plants and outside customers. Formulate and communicate thoughts and ideas into practical operational guidance for plant personnel.
• Plan, develop, and execute training programs designed to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Compliance program requirements by plant personnel
• Communicate technical knowledge and practical compliance advice to a broad audience including NAES corporate management and plant personnel and leadership

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Available for business hours Monday through Friday. A hybrid or remote work schedule is negotiable. Travel up to 20% may be required to meet client requirements. Extended hours may be required during travel or due to variable workload and project specific requirements.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer drug screen.

Compensation

• The initial salary range is $110,500 to $127,100 based on experience and qualifications.

Why you’re the perfect addition to our team (about you)

We are looking for a candidate to join or team who has:

• An Associate degree in engineering or equivalent technical training knowledge and experience
• Power plant operations and maintenance experience with a work history that demonstrates a pattern of accomplishments
• Training in power generation systems and equipment, including operational theory and engineering safety
• Experience in the development of technical documents and training materials
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings, including strong verbal and written communication skills with comparable skill in both technical and non-technical writing
• The ability to be client-focused including being responsive and conducting his or her work in a professional demeanor
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software applications
• Valid driver's license

Performance

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time, and to ensure the business needs are being met. NAES evaluates performance throughout the year. Performance reviews are completed on an annual basis.

Organization Overview

NAES is an independent services company dedicated to optimizing the performance of energy facilities across the power generation, oil & gas and petrochemical industries. We apply our deep experience in operations, maintenance, construction, engineering and technical support to build, operate and maintain plants that run safely, reliably and cost-effectively.

Our mission at NAES is to provide best-in-class operations, maintenance, fabrication, construction, engineering, and technical services to clients in the power, energy, and industrial sectors. We combine technical expertise with financial insight to boost our clients’ performance and reduce their risk, knowing that they operate in competitive, heavily-regulated markets. As an employer of choice, we attract and retain best-in-class talent that embrace our core values and apply them to every client’s project.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.