["Solar NERC Compliance","Solar NERC Compliance"]

Short Description:
Solar NERC Compliance

Light travel in the
Hillsborough County area.

Complete Description:
POSITION CONCEPT

Engineers in Asset Management work collaboratively with grid
(generation, transmission, substation, distribution) owners and operators to
ensure their systems and assets are operated and maintained for safety,
reliability, regulatory compliance, cost effectiveness, and sustained
functional performance. This position focuses on systems and assets associated
with solar power generation and their integration with the bulk electric
system. The Principal Engineer, Asset Management (Solar NERC
Compliance) develops and maintains programs, studies, and
documentation to ensure compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards
as they relate to inverter-based resources (IBRs) and solar plant
facilities. The engineer understands how assets in the modern electric
grid are designed to perform (particularly renewable and inverter-based
technologies) and has the skills to develop tools and analytics that
proactively detect reliability, protection, and performance concerns. Using
this knowledge, the engineer supports proactive mitigation planning, including
operational limit assessments, performance tuning, capital investment planning,
maintenance coordination, and the development of compliance evidence and
corrective action plans to sustain long-term fleet reliability.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support Development of
Solar Asset Models and Reliability Systems (20%)

Assist in developing and maintaining systems, calculations, databases, and
models that define and track the expected performance of solar generation
systems and related grid equipment. Help identify potential equipment or
system issues and document their impact on safety, compliance,
reliability, cost, and function. Contribute to establishing consistent
methods for monitoring asset condition and performance.

- Support Reliability and
Compliance Mitigation Activities (20%)

Participate in evaluating options for preventing or correcting equipment
or system issues related to solar generation and NERC compliance.
Work with senior engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel to
organize data, prepare engineering recommendations, and track the progress
of corrective and preventive actions. Assist with the preparation of
documentation supporting compliance with applicable NERC standards.

- Assist with Compliance
and Reliability Projects (20%)

Support projects and initiatives that improve the reliability and
compliance of solar generation facilities. Contribute to developing
standard processes, documentation, and tools used to maintain compliance
with NERC reliability standards and company procedures.
Provide technical assistance under the guidance of senior engineers during
maintenance and operational activities.

- Participate in System
and Asset Assessments (10%)

Assist in performing assessments of solar facilities and associated
electrical systems to determine condition, performance, and operating
capability. Collect data, perform basic analysis, and support field
measurements or studies that confirm equipment health and system
reliability.

- Develop and Maintain
Procedures and Training Materials (10%)

Support the creation and improvement of procedures, checklists, and
training materials related to solar reliability, grid performance, and
compliance activities. Participate in training sessions to enhance
technical and regulatory knowledge.

- Provide Technical
Support to Operations and Maintenance (10%)

Work with plant and grid operations teams to troubleshoot technical
issues, collect and organize performance data, and assist with post-event
reviews or engineering analyses.

- Other Engineering Duties
(10%)

Perform other related engineering tasks to support the safe, reliable, and
compliant operation of Client's solar generation and grid systems
as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision:

Principal Engineer / Engineer III/IV: Coop students,
technicians, analysts, specialists and engineers

Engineering Fellow: Coop students, technicians,
analysts, specialists and engineers

Indirect Supervision:

Engineer I to Engineering Fellow: Potential to
indirectly supervise operators, maintenance team members, technicians,
specialists, and other engineers.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Primarily engineers, managers and
team members from plant and grid operations, project management, construction,
maintenance and planning but, may also work with procurement, regulatory,
safety, compliance, legal and other departments as necessary.

Key External: Primarily contractors, industry
associations, vendors, but may also work with regulatory agencies and
customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Engineering degree from ABET
accredited college or university

Preferred: Degree in Electrical
Engineering Degree, minor or courses in Reliability Engineering,
Statistics, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Analytics

Licenses/Certifications

Required: None required

Preferred: Fundamentals in Engineering,
Professional Engineer

Licenses or certifications supporting the engineering
discipline associated with Asset Management-Electrical System Reliability
Engineer

Related Experience

Required:

Senior Engineer: Minimum Experience Guideline - 8 years

Principal / Senior Consulting Engineer: Minimum Experience
Guideline - 12 years

Engineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 16 years

Senior Engineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 20
years

Preferred: Experience in the electric utility
industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this
position for Asset Management-Electrical System Reliability Engineer

Preferred: Knowledge of electrical equipment
(rotating equipment, transformers, inverters, switchgear, protection),
operation and maintenance.; Reliability engineering and asset management best
practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

- Champions Safety, Health
and the Environment

- Takes Ownership and Acts
with Integrity

- Drives Business
Excellence for Customers

- Builds Collaborative
Relationships

- Develops People and
Teams

- Cultivates Innovation
and Embraces Change

- Thinks Strategically and
Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires travel to and work 100% onsite at
electrical grid facilities (power plants, transmission, substation,
distribution or other facilities). This position is primarily Monday thru
Friday with flexibility for some remote work but can involve overtime and
weekends work to operations, projects and maintenance outages. Work may
be outdoors in noisy, dusty and high stress operational environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

- Must be able to wear
appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.

- Must be able to
independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.

- Must be able to walk,
stand or sit for extended periods of time.

- Must be able to
grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects with fingers and palms.

- Must be able to pull,
push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Must be physically
capable of working indoor or outdoor.

Skills: Skill Required / Desired mount of Experience Expertise Rating Move