Director, Regulatory Compliance

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

Summary
Integral role in overseeing the Regulatory Compliance team and regulatory programs for all LSbp solar projects, including the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and any associated Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements, tariffs, and protocols of independent system operations (ISOs), and related state and federal regulations, such as Public Utility Commissions (PUCs,) Department of Energy (DOE) or Energy Information Administration (EIA.) This role will also work closely with the Asset Services team who manage the overall performance of Lightsource bp utility-scale solar plants in the USA.  In addition, this role with spearhead building LSbp’s culture and record of compliance in the Americas.
Duties and Responsibilities

•    Maintain solid knowledge of NERC standards, both Reliability and CIP, and other Applicable Regulations. Monitor for changes, collaborate with other stakeholder groups, and lead LSbp’s selective efforts to influence rulemakings where appropriate.
•    Oversee the NERC compliance program for LSbp’s entities registered with NERC in the United States, including procedure updates, evidence gathering and retention, and deliverable tracking
•    Develop and conduct NERC compliance self-assessments to identify gaps, and work with applicable personnel to implement mitigation plans to address any instances of non-compliance
•    Implement compliance reporting related to compliance status, gap identification and remediation plans 
•    Work closely with Legal, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, as well as 3rd Party O&M providers, to manage LSbp’s NERC regulatory compliance, including, but not limited to, data requests, audits, spot-checks, self-certifications and internal/external self-reports. 
•    Work with Asset Management and 3rd party Operations & Maintenance teams to ensure all GOP activities are aligned with LSbp’s GO program
•    Manage 3rd Party compliance SharePoint site including content and site organization, as well as compliance tracking
•    Manage all aspects of NERC registration readiness and onboarding, increasing efficiency and streamlining where possible
•    Develop and maintain a comprehensive NERC compliance training program and training materials.
•    Provide day-to-day support of LSbp’s entities and corporate’s compliance with applicable regulations.
•    Provide compliance training for LSbp personnel responsible for compliance.
•    Conduct an assessment of LSbp entities’ adherence to applicable regulations through an internal audit program, and assure investigations are conducted for potential compliance violations as appropriate.
•    Ensure that LSbp entities timely and accurately meet all compliance reporting deadlines.
•    Coordinate the preparation and submission of documentation for NERC audits, spot checks, investigations, and reporting requirements, and other similar obligations under applicable regulations and ensure compliance with all required NERC standards for all LSbp NERC registered projects
•    Communicate to compliance regulators on behalf of LSbp’s registered entities.
•    Participate in industry workshops and conferences as applicable.
•    Work closely with Asset Services team and collaborate on areas of common interest including reliability obligations in key project contracts as well as compliance with Market Protocols and Operating Rules. 
•    Coordinate with Power Marketing and Asset Management personnel on monitoring, influencing, and reacting to power market changes.
•    Coordinate with compliance leaders in other functional areas (environmental, contract management, safety, legal, etc.) as needed to coordinate LSbp-wide compliance efforts and programs.
•    Populate the compliance database for new project implementation
•    Develop and lead a team of direct reports to meet the accountabilities described herein.
Knowledge
•    A suitable combination of training, education and experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in energy, is required. 
•    Experience with regulatory compliance in the energy industry, especially in the arena of NERC compliance.
•    Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations. 
•    Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as cybersecurity requirements, interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, civil and electrical construction specifications.
Qualifications 
•    Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in a technical, regulatory or business-related field and 5 years of experience in developing or managing a corporate regulatory compliance program. 
•    Ability to expand, scale and manage a reliability compliance program suitable to ensure the continued compliance of Lightsource bp’s growing US Portfolio.  
•    Candidate should be comfortable with monitoring, investigating, and reviewing compliance evidence in support of Lightsource bp’s compliance activities.
•    Strong leadership skills and ability to provide direction and coaching to team.
•    Strong organizational and project management skills, including procedure and controls writing skills.
Experience 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reliability compliance management role is required.
Personal qualities 
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Problem solving skills, self-motivated, and ability to work with little supervision or guidance to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas.
•    Ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of workstreams amongst internal and external stakeholders to achieve compliance objectives.
•    Ability to read, understand and implement legal contracts.
•    Ability to understand technical operational matters and translate them to commercial and financial analyses to support decision making.
•    Ability to travel (up to 15%).

We offer
•    Competitive compensation: $180,000 to $200,000 annually plus a discretionary annual bonus.
•    Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment. 
•    Retention bonuses 
•    11 paid holidays
•    Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.
•    401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.  
•    Hybrid working environment
•    Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150. 
Why you’ll want to work with us    
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.   Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.