NERCTechnicalManager

NERC Technical Manager [At Talen Energy ](https://talenenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TalenCareers) The **NERC Technical Manager** is responsible for overseeing technical compliance with the **North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards** , focused on Operations & Planning (O&P) standards. This role provides technical leadership, regulatory expertise, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure the organization’s power systems operations, planning, infrastructure, and processes meet all applicable reliability requirements. **How You’ll Power the Future** ** _At Talen Energy, your work directly supports safe, reliable power generation. In this role, you’ll move beyond day‑to‑day contributions to drive meaningful change by:_** **NERC Compliance & Technical Oversight** * Lead technical interpretation, implementation, and enhance NERC compliance programs (O&P, and applicable regional requirements). * Translate regulatory requirements into technical controls, system designs, procedures, and operating practices. * Ensure compliance of the Bulk Electric System supporting infrastructure. **Audit & Regulatory Support** * Serve as technical lead for NERC and Regional Entity audits, spot checks, self‑certifications, and data requests. * Coordinate technical evidence collection, review accuracy, and address gaps or findings. * Develop and track mitigation plans, corrective action plans (CAPs), and compliance improvements. **Leadership & Collaboration** * Provide guidance and technical training to internal stakeholders on NERC standards and compliance expectations. * Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on regulatory risk, emerging standards, and industry best practices. * Support enterprise risk management and reliability initiatives as they relate to BES operations. **Continuous Improvement** * Monitor and tracks new or revised NERC Standard development, enforcement trends, and industry advisories. * Recommend process enhancements, automation o