Solar NERC Compliance

Short Description:Solar NERC ComplianceLight travel in theHillsborough County area.Complete Description:POSITION CONCEPTEngineers in Asset Management work collaboratively with grid(generation, transmission, substation, distribution) owners and operators toensure their systems and assets are operated and maintained for safety,reliability, regulatory compliance, cost effectiveness, and sustainedfunctional performance. This position focuses on systems and assets associatedwith solar power generation and their integration with the bulk electricsystem. The Principal Engineer, Asset Management (Solar NERCCompliance) develops and maintains programs, studies, anddocumentation to ensure compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standardsas they relate to inverter-based resources (IBRs) and solar plantfacilities. The engineer understands how assets in the modern electricgrid are designed to perform (particularly renewable and inverter-basedtechnologies) and has the skills to develop tools and analytics thatproactively detect reliability, protection, and performance concerns. Usingthis knowledge, the engineer supports proactive mitigation planning, includingoperational limit assessments, performance tuning, capital investment planning,maintenance coordination, and the development of compliance evidence andcorrective action plans to sustain long-term fleet reliability.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Support Development ofSolar Asset Models and Reliability Systems (20%)Assist in developing and maintaining systems, calculations, databases, andmodels that define and track the expected performance of solar generationsystems and related grid equipment. Help identify potential equipment orsystem issues and document their impact on safety, compliance,reliability, cost, and function. Contribute to establishing consistentmethods for monitoring asset condition and performance.- Support Reliability andCompliance Mitigation Activities (20%)Participate in evaluating options for preventing or correcting equipmentor system issues related to solar generation and NERC compliance.Work with senior engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel toorganize data, prepare engineering recommendations, and track the progressof corrective and preventive actions. Assist with the preparation ofdocumentation supporting compliance with applicable NERC standards.- Assist with Complianceand Reliability Projects (20%)Support projects and initiatives that improve the reliability andcompliance of solar generation facilities. Contribute to developingstandard processes, documentation, and tools used to maintain compliancewith NERC reliability standards and company procedures.Provide technical assistance under the guidance of senior engineers duringmaintenance and operational activities.- Participate in Systemand Asset Assessments (10%)Assist in performing assessments of solar facilities and associatedelectrical systems to determine condition, performance, and operatingcapability. Collect data, perform basic analysis, and support fieldmeasurements or studies that confirm equipment health and systemreliability.- Develop and MaintainProcedures and Training Materials (10%)Support the creation and improvement of procedures, checklists, andtraining materials related to solar reliability, grid performance, andcompliance activities. Participate in training sessions to enhancetechnical and regulatory knowledge.- Provide TechnicalSupport to Operations and Maintenance (10%)Work with plant and grid operations teams to troubleshoot technicalissues, collect and organize performance data, and assist with post-eventreviews or engineering analyses.- Other Engineering Duties(10%)Perform other related engineering tasks to support the safe, reliable, andcompliant operation of Client's solar generation and grid systemsas assigned.SUPERVISIONDirect Supervision:Principal Engineer / Engineer III/IV: Coop students,technicians, analysts, specialists and engineersEngineering Fellow: Coop students, technicians,analysts, specialists and engineersIndirect Supervision:Engineer I to Engineering Fellow: Potential toindirectly supervise operators, maintenance team members, technicians,specialists, and other engineers.RELATIONSHIPSKey Internal: Primarily engineers, managers andteam 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, industryassociations, vendors, but may also work with regulatory agencies andcustomers.QUALIFICATIONSEducationRequired: Engineering degree from ABETaccredited college or universityPreferred: Degree in ElectricalEngineering Degree, minor or courses in Reliability Engineering,Statistics, Multi-Discipline Engineering, AnalyticsLicenses/CertificationsRequired: None requiredPreferred: Fundamentals in Engineering,Professional EngineerLicenses or certifications supporting the engineeringdiscipline associated with Asset Management-Electrical System ReliabilityEngineerRelated ExperienceRequired:Senior Engineer: Minimum Experience Guideline - 8 yearsPrincipal / Senior Consulting Engineer: Minimum ExperienceGuideline - 12 yearsEngineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 16 yearsSenior Engineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 20yearsPreferred: Experience in the electric utilityindustryKnowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)Required: Knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with thisposition for Asset Management-Electrical System Reliability EngineerPreferred: Knowledge of electrical equipment(rotating equipment, transformers, inverters, switchgear, protection),operation and maintenance.; Reliability engineering and asset management bestpractices.LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES- Champions Safety, Healthand the Environment- Takes Ownership and Actswith Integrity- Drives BusinessExcellence for Customers- Builds CollaborativeRelationships- Develops People andTeams- Cultivates Innovationand Embraces Change- Thinks Strategically andExercises Sound JudgmentWORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires travel to and work 100% onsite atelectrical grid facilities (power plants, transmission, substation,distribution or other facilities). This position is primarily Monday thruFriday with flexibility for some remote work but can involve overtime andweekends work to operations, projects and maintenance outages. Work maybe outdoors in noisy, dusty and high stress operational environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS- Must be able to wearappropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.- Must be able toindependently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.- Must be able to walk,stand or sit for extended periods of time.- Must be able tograsp/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 physicallycapable of working indoor or outdoor.Skills:SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise RatingMove