Compliance Manager
Description
Job Description – Canadian Solar Solutions Inc.
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar modular producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.
Position Title: Compliance Manager
Department: O&M
Reports To: Associate Director, O&M
Description:
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing Recurrent’s NERC GOP compliance program and all other applicable regional reliability standards. Working with external consultants and a support network of Recurrent IT professionals and O&M staff, the Compliance Manager will plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of compliance programs related to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and NERC Operations & planning 693 standards.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Recurrent’s NERC GOP compliance program for both owned and operated facilities as well as third-party operated facilities.
- Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards (procedures and protocols)
- Support with the development and management of NERC compliance programs
- Perform periodic data submittals on behalf of clients
- Manage compliance documentation, reporting tools and databases
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Serve as the primary interface with legal counsel for electric compliance issues and participate in industry committees.
- Use knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, operations, and planning practices to assist in compliance efforts
- Provide occasional after-hour and weekend support as required.
- Understanding of O&M contracts and CSOM’s responsibilities to meet the contract requirements.
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and company policies.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technologist diploma in a related technical discipline from a university or college
- Minimum 3 years of relevant NERC compliance management in the power generation industry .
- Governance, risk and compliance management required
- Strong knowledge of NERC CIP or 693 standards.
- Experience with writing and developing procedures and protocols as well as documentation repositories.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail a must .
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with field staff, management, owners, and vendors.
- Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity.
- Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as required.
The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at the company’s discretion.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment.
Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.