Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States. Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management.
The Director NERC Compliance position, reporting to the VP Technical Operations leads the coordination and administration of Origis Services’ NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance efforts and implements the Company's comprehensive compliance programs for both Generator Operator (GOP) and Generator Owner (GO).
The Director NERC Compliance is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and administer ongoing training programs to ensure successful implementation and advocacy of a NERC compliance culture within Origis Services.
- Assess, identify and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on federal, national and regional requirements.
- Recommend content and implementation strategies for Origis Services compliance program initiatives.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and keep abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs.
- Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate and responsible management.
- Recommend specific action on various NERC compliance matters.
- Coordinate with Origis Services registered entities to minimize legal and regulatory compliance risks.
- Prepare and present periodic reports to executives. Coordinate, schedule and implement an ongoing internal self-audit process (ICP program) to ensure continuous audit readiness by the business area.
- Execute Origis Services' compliance audit preparations, schedules and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, ISOs, REs).
- Responsible for successfully leading complex special projects, as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-6+ years of directly related experience.
- Excellent leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
- Complete understanding of regulations and policies pertaining to the NERC Compliance Program and the ability to independently implement them in the respective areas.
- Respectful assertiveness, to ensure compliance requirements are met by GO’s (both third party and Company owned), and Origis Services business units while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
- Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
- Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
- Exceptional organization and planning skills.
- Independent decision-making expertise.
- Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
- Compliance and/or Business Area Experience required.
Key Attributes for Success
- Understanding of NERC Standards.
- Able to work independently.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to build programs/teams.
- Ambition to work in a fluid environment.
Location Austin, TX
Travel Up to 25% travel required as necessary.
Job Level Director – direct reports
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.
Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.
