Director - Compliance and Reliability

Job Description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Lead a culture of compliance throughout the company including interfaces with business development, construction, information technology/operation technology (IT/OT), legal and operations;

Your day-to-day!

• Lead compliance management and oversight for development, construction, and operating projects with the goal of maintaining high reliability and preventing non compliances including:
  • Identifying compliance requirements;
  • Managing assembly and submission of compliance documentation;
  • Managing maintenance of compliance documentation throughout construction and operations by liaising with construction and operations personnel and subject matter experts;
  • Leading response to self-certification, regulatory audits and questions including assembly and leading response teams;
  • Investigating any potential violations, completing self-reports, developing mitigation strategies for submission to the relevant regional reliability entity;
  • Advise, plan and lead the transition from CIP Low- to Medium-Impact from a compliance perspective, in collaboration with IT/OT and operations teams;
  • Lead, oversee and mentor the reliability compliance team.
• Maintain, save, file, and archive regulatory, technical, or administrative documents ensuring that the retention of documents and evidence meets all regulatory requirements;
• Monitor applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) standards, both effective and under development including provision of any feedback requested;
• Monitor and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with NERC and FERC standards with assistance from subject matter experts;
• Track reporting and data submittal requirements;
• Prepare submissions for monthly construction and operating reports on project compliance;
• Lead and manage the compliance team and support/liaise with other departments across the company offices;
• Lead the implementation of internal compliance program in the company including performing regular internal audits to ensure compliance, conduct gap analyses, and complete corrective actions;
• Act as the primary compliance contact and compliance officer as required;
• Communicate to all employees INE's commitment to compliance on a frequent basis, both formally through training and informally;
• Oversee scopes of work with 3rd party consultants to support electrical reliability and compliance;
• Perform other duties as required.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Leadership and commitment to compliance philosophy;
• Ability to drive and deploy compliance initiatives through organizational change management;
• Strong organizational and administrative skills;
• Team player with superior communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under tight timeframes;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the field of NERC compliance, with experience working for a Generator Owner and/or Generator Operator preferred;
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external;
• Strong experience with CIP standards in particular for CIP Medium Impact is considered an asset;
• Experience with transitioning a company from Low- to Medium-Impact is considered an asset;
• Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution;
• Experience with AssurX software is considered an asset.

Additional considerations!

• The position can be based in the Company's Longueuil (Quebec) headquarters. Other locations in Canada or the United States can be considered.
• This position is a M3 level with a base salary of $125,000 to $164,000, exclusive of fringe benefits and/or potential bonuses.

Pay Transparency Statement

• Compensation for roles at Innergex varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement and stock purchase plans with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.