Regulatory and Compliance Program Coordinator

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.

With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 11 GWp of solar and 3.7 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. We have 26GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery storage project under development.

At Recurrent Energy, we believe in the power of teamwork to create a sustainable future. Join us as we work together toward a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Position Title:

Regulatory and Compliance Program Coordinator

Department:

Recurrent Energy Power Services (REPS) Operations & Maintenance

Reports To:

NERC Compliance Manager

Location:

Austin, TX (Hybrid)/ Guelph, ON/ Remote

Position Summary

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

As a Regulatory and Compliance Program Coordinator, you will support Recurrent Energy’s compliance program to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards. You will work with key stakeholders throughout the organization, internally and externally, to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable standards. In this role, your primary duties will be to provide coordination support for Recurrent Energy’s NERC Compliance Department and operating companies to identify and meet state, federal and independent system operator compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

· Supports NERC compliance activities by maintaining schedules pre and post NERC COD, training, documentation, evidence, and records

· Interacts with subject matter experts throughout the company regularly to ensure that compliance activities are carried out in an timely and compliant manner

· Maintains schedule and associated notifications, including reminder or workflow system(s) to ensure groups meet all deadlines and requirements associated with self-reports, self- certifications, mitigation plans, and new or revised standards

· Prepares departmental reporting on compliance related metrics and other departmental information

· Promotes compliance awareness through day to day work activities

· Organizes responses to compliance audits, spot checks, periodic data submittals, and other monitoring processes as applicable

· Prepares and organizes documentation in anticipation of self-certification and audit requirements

· Coordinates and is responsible for filing periodic data submittals, NERC Alert responses, and other reporting and notification within the ERO portal, Align, CORES, MIDAS and related databases and applications.

· Maintains necessary document repository structure and access of subject matter experts across the enterprise to required repositories in a compliant manner

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Strong organization skills and ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables across departmental and stakeholder personnel

· Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities

· Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

· Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities

· Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

· Strong, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft SharePoint administration strongly preferred

· Demonstrated ability to use computer tools applicable to word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, automated reminder/workflow development, project scheduling software, and document search and retrieval

· Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) Software experience or similar preferred

· Project Management Professional (PMP)

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.