NERC Compliance Engineer

As a NERC Compliance Engineer at ACT Power Services, your main responsibilities will involve supporting the development and implementation of NERC compliance programs and processes. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, ensuring protective relay settings meet compliance standards, performing engineering analyses, compiling compliance reports, and managing internal controls to meet industry regulations.

To qualify for the NERC Compliance Engineer position at ACT Power Services, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Electrical Engineering, along with at least 2 years of experience supporting NERC compliance. Familiarity with PRC and/or MOD standards is highly advantageous, along with proficiency in protective relay settings and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.

The NERC Compliance Engineer contributes significantly to compliance efforts at ACT Power Services by ensuring that all protective relay settings align with NERC requirements, analyzing engineering studies, and collaborating closely with engineering teams. This role is crucial for maintaining generator models and implementing necessary controls, thereby helping the company adhere to industry compliance standards.

Essential skills for a successful NERC Compliance Engineer at ACT Power Services include excellent verbal and written communication abilities, strong time management and planning skills, and the capability to work independently. Knowledge of protective relay settings and generator models will also be critical in ensuring compliance with NERC standards.

ACT Power Services offers a comprehensive benefits package for NERC Compliance Engineers, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

In answering this question, highlight your specific experiences related to NERC compliance, mentioning any direct involvement with PRC or MOD standards. Share specific tasks you've performed that relate to compliance, such as analyzing relay settings or contributing to compliance reports.

When discussing this topic, detail the steps involved in identifying compliance requirements, developing control measures, and regularly reviewing them for effectiveness. Emphasize any tools or methodologies you have used, and how you ensured these controls were adhered to.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking down complex projects, and ensuring regular communication with your team. Provide examples where you successfully met deadlines while maintaining compliance.

Effective communication is critical in compliance, particularly in explaining complex standards to team members. Illustrate your approach to ensuring clarity and fostering an environment where questions are welcomed, ultimately leading to better compliance outcomes.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to describe the situation clearly. Focus on your analytical skills in identifying the issue, the corrective actions you took, and the positive outcome that resulted from your proactive approach.

Mention specific software tools, compliance management systems, or data analysis programs you have experience with. Explain how these tools improved efficiency in managing compliance tasks and reporting.

To answer this question, share your active methods for staying informed about regulatory changes, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending professional workshops, or networking with other compliance professionals.

Discuss your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing your commitment to collaboration and the importance of focusing on compliance outcomes. Illustrate with an example of how you have navigated such disagreements in the past.

Talk about organizing data efficiently, utilizing templates for consistency, and ensuring you include all necessary information. Mention how you ensure clarity and accuracy in your reports to meet compliance requirements effectively.

Emphasize the importance of open communication and regular check-ins. Discuss strategies you would use to bridge potential gaps between the teams' objectives, ensuring everyone is aligned on compliance goals.