Requisition ID:  90111 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

 

Position Specific Description

The Power Generation Division (PGD) Senior Compliance Technical Specialist will support the NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance team at NextEra Energy by applying engineering principles to ensure compliance with NERC standards and regulations. This role involves analyzing and implementing compliance measures, working with cross-functional teams, and providing technical expertise to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Analysis & Implementation: Assess and interpret active and proposed NERC standards and requirements to scope and drive robust processes and projects to ensure NextEra Energy’s compliance. Conduct root cause analysis of compliance issues and develop mitigating countermeasures. Develop and implement engineering solutions and automation to meet NERC compliance standards.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance-related issues and implement improvement initiatives. Assist in developing and conducting training programs for staff on NERC compliance and related technical subjects.  Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain organized records and documentation related to compliance activities, assessments, and findings. Generate detailed technical reports and compliance documentation for internal and external use. Assist in the preparation of compliance submissions and regulatory filings. System Monitoring & Audits: Monitor and conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with NERC standards. Implement and maintain tools and systems for continuous compliance monitoring and reporting. Coordinate and support external audits and regulatory requests for information.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation. Strong understanding of NERC standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance best practices.

 

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree Experience working in a power utility or energy sector, with specific knowledge of NERC compliance. Experience performing PRC and MOD compliance activities.

 

Skills & Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent technical writing and documentation skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with team members, management, and regulatory agencies. Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in electrical engineering and compliance.

Job Overview

This job applies diversified knowledge of technical principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals in the job use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in individual's field. Employees in this role devise new solutions to problems encountered. Individuals will receive guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and may receive technical guidance for unusual or complex problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 2+ years Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years Preferred Qualifications None

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technical Specialist
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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