An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
Standards Specialist Our client, a Fortune 200 global power company, is currently seeking a Senior O&P Standards Specialist to join its Operations & Planning Compliance team. They provides affordable, sustainable energy across 18 countries through a diverse portfolio of renewable generation, thermal generation, and utility distribution businesses. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized energy company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and reliability compliance. Why work here? Join a highly respected global energy company with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence Work alongside industry-leading compliance and operations professionals in a collaborative environment Play a key role in supporting reliability and security for critical energy infrastructure assets Gain exposure to renewable generation, transmission operations, and evolving NERC reliability standards Opportunity to participate in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and compliance strategy initiatives Work in a visible role with significant impact on enterprise-wide compliance and operational reliability What you'll do: Serve as a Compliance Business Partner for the company's Operations & Planning Compliance Act as a technical expert to ensure implementation of NERC Reliability Standards within regulatory deadlines Lead and support organization-wide compliance strategies, priorities, and documentation efforts Conduct risk assessments and contribute to internal control actions and lessons learned initiatives Monitor standards drafting activities and provide guidance on new or revised NERC standards Support audits, spot-checks, self-certifications, mitigation plans, RSAWs, and evidence documentation Identify process improvement opportunities through internal assessments and industry best practices Perform gap analyses on new standards and establish processes to maintain compliance and reliability Review and quality check compliance evidence and provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts Build and maintain strong relationships with industry associations, regional entities, and internal stakeholders Represent the company in conferences, regulatory meetings, and industry outreach activities What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience Minimum of 5 years of related industry experience Experience implementing and/or maintaining a NERC compliance program Knowledge of Generator Protection Systems, Facility Ratings, SCADA Systems, Transmission Planning, or related operational areas Experience with renewable generation assets and compliance programs Familiarity with standards associated with Transmission and Generation Control Centers Strong written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical Prior utility or
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compliance experience, including audit support and compliance monitoring Ability to work independently and drive projects through completion Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to fostering a culture of compliance If you are interested in learning more, please schedule a time to call using the link below.
