Reliability and Compliance Analyst; Houston

Position: Reliability and Compliance Analyst (Houston) Reliability Compliance Analyst Location Houston, TX (hybrid). In office work Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on Monday and Friday. Relocation assistance is available. Overview A leading renewable energy organization is seeking a Reliability Compliance Analyst focused on Operations and Planning. The company develops, constructs, owns, and operates wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage facilities. The mission is to advance the transition to renewable energy through responsible development and operation, with a focus on trust, accountability, and transparency. The culture promotes innovative thinking, ownership, and strong follow through across a global portfolio of generation and transmission assets. Job Purpose The Reliability Compliance Analyst will support the organizations reliability compliance program and serve as an interface with regulatory authorities and regional entities including FERC, NERC, NERC Regional Entities, Canadian regulatory bodies, and ISO and RTOs. The analyst will help monitor regulatory rules, maintain systematic preventive measures, and ensure ongoing compliance with reliability requirements. This role provides technical guidance and coordination with operations, engineering, information technology, and other subject matter experts. The position supports compliance with applicable standards and requirements through research, data analysis, document management, and formal submissions. Key Accountabilities Support compliance with applicable FERC Orders, NERC and Alberta Reliability Standards, ISO and RTO rules, and other reliability compliance requirements. Contribute to the internal operations and planning compliance program and assist with the internal critical infrastructure protection program. Assist with data collection, analysis, and submissions for self certifications, data requests, and audits required by NERC, AESO, IESO, and other regulatory entities. Participate in developing, maintaining, and training on internal policies, procedures, standards, and preventive measures aligned with compliance expectations and industry best practices. Prepare reports and presentations on compliance activities for internal teams and external stakeholders. Provide compliance support to personnel responsible for meeting regulatory obligations. Conduct internal audits of assets to evaluate adherence to compliance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and ensure alignment with updated or new reliability standards and market rules. Represent the company in conferences, workshops, and industry groups related to reliability compliance. Analyze electrical system data to identify trends, interpret system events, and support continuous improvement. Support the operations control room with training, data analysis, and tools designed to ease compliance workloads. Assist with research and development related to products, services, and operational tools. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Bachelors degree in engineering, economics, finance, or another analytical field. Experience Minimum 2 years of experience with NERC and FERC. Minimum 3 years of experience in the electrical industry. Additional Requirements Ability to pass a personnel risk assessment and seven year background check. Valid drivers license. Ability to obtain a passport. Ability to travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally. Technical Skills Moderate to advanced understanding of electrical principles. Strong research and writing skills, including the creation of clear and actionable procedures. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving abilities. Consistent ability to meet deadlines. Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and MS Access is a plus. NERC certification or prior experience in regulatory compliance is preferred. Experience with FERC or DOE processes is a plus. Ability to work effectively with executives and cross functional teams. Experience with renewable generating systems is desirable. Experience with generator owner or operator NERC standards is desirable. Experience with resource and demand balancing or transmission operator or planner standards is desirable. Equal Opportunity Statement The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace for all employees. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job