Repsol

NERC Compliance Associate

Downtown Houston Full time

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Company Profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRSNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity to between 3,000 MW and 4,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to support our NERC compliance program for a renewable power generation company. This role ensures adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and internal control frameworks while contributing to the integrity and reliability of our operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in compliance audits, reporting, and technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, including solar PV and battery storage.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Program Support

  • Monitor and maintain compliance with NERC Reliability Standards across all applicable functions.

  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining internal control frameworks to ensure regulatory adherence.

  • Prepare and submit compliance evidence for audits and self-certifications.

Technical Expertise

  • Provide subject matter support on solar PV power generation, battery energy storage systems, and protection systems for electrical equipment.

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into system design and maintenance.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Generate detailed compliance status reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

  • Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, findings, and corrective actions.

Risk Management

  • Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action plans for compliance violations.

Innovation & AI Integration

  • Contribute to the development of AI models within regulatory frameworks to enhance compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Compliance, or related field.

  • Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance processes.

  • Experience with compliance audits and internal control frameworks.

  • Familiarity with solar PV power generation and battery storage systems.

  • Understanding of protection systems for electrical equipment.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • 2 to 5 years of related experience.

Preferred

  • Experience in the solar power generation industry.

  • Background in developing AI models within regulatory or compliance frameworks.

  • Working knowledge of compliance reporting tools and data analytics.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran