Pattern Energy

Reliability Compliance Analyst – CIP

Houston, TX

full time

On-site

Renewable Energy Power Generation

About This Job

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Reliability Compliance Analyst – CIP will participate and contribute to the compliance program and be an interface with FERC, NERC, NERC Regional Entities (MRO, NPCC, RFC, SERC, TRE & WECC), Canadian regulatory authorities (AESO, BCUC, Government of Manitoba, IESO & Régie de l’énergie), ISO/RTOs (AESO, CAISO, ERCOT, IESO, MISO, PJM & SPP) and other regulatory and reliability entities applicable to Pattern’s assets. Reliability Compliance Analyst – CIP will participate and contribute in the effort to monitor different reliability regulatory rules as they apply to Pattern to ensure Pattern has the appropriate systematic preventive measures in place to maintain compliance with the requirements.

The Reliability Compliance Analyst – CIP will assist in providing technical guidance and feedback to operations, engineering, information technology, and other subject matter experts tasked to support compliance with reliability regulations. Activities include participating and contributing in maintaining the compliance of Pattern’s assets to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules and other compliance requirements that relate to reliability through research, data collection, analysis, compliance document organization, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities.

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Participating and contributing to the compliance of Pattern’s assets to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules and other compliance requirements that relate to reliability through research, data collection, analysis, compliance document organization, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities.

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Participate, contribute, and enhance Pattern’s critical infrastructure protection internal compliance program and assist with Pattern’s operations & planning internal compliance program, as needed.

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Participate and contribute to the data collection, analysis and submittal for NERC, AESO, IESO or other reliability entities required self-certifications, data requests, audit data, etc. for Pattern assets.

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Development, analysis, maintenance and training of Pattern’s policies, procedures, standards and other systematic preventive measures developed to ensure adherence with applicable compliance requirements and industry best practices.

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Prepare reports and presentation materials on Pattern’s compliance activities for internal and external business partners.

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Provide support to Pattern personnel responsible for adherence with compliance requirements.

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Conduct audits of Pattern assets to determine compliance with internal and external compliance requirements.

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Identify, enhance, and create measures to ensure compliance with existing, updated and new compliance requirements, including but not limited to, market rules and reliability standards.

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Represent Pattern and participate in various conferences, workshops and industry groups associated with compliance requirements.

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Analyze electrical data to understand trends and system events for the purposes of reporting and process improvement.

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Proactively support the Pattern control room through proper training, data analysis and development of tools to ease compliance burden.

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Provide assistance with researching products and services and product development as needed.

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Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering.

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Experience Requirements

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Minimum of 2 year of experience with NERC and FERC.

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Minimum of 3 years of experience in the electrical industry.

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Additional Requirements

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Must pass a personnel risk assessment and seven-year criminal history check.

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Valid driver’s license.

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Hold or be able to obtain a passport.

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Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to domestic and international locations.

Technical Skills

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Moderate knowledge of cybersecurity & networking principles.

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Advanced research and writing skills; including the development of internal procedures that are clear, concise, accurate & implementable.

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Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Consistently deliver on deadlines.

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Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and work under pressure.

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Proficiency in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Adobe Acrobat, and MS Access knowledge a plus.

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NERC certified or experience working in regulatory compliance position, is a plus.

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FERC and DOE experience a plus.

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Ability to successfully interact with key executives, external and internal customers.

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Experience working with renewable generating systems is desirable.

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Experience with generator owner/operator NERC Reliability Standards is desirable.

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Experience with resource & demand balancing and transmission owner/operator/planner NERC Reliability Standards is desirable

The expected starting pay range for this role is $80,000 - $108,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.