Compliance Analyst, Corporate Programs

Job Description

Terra-Gen is a leading and growing developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects – including battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind farms, solar PV facilities, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. We are committed to delivering reliable, sustainable energy solutions across the U.S.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Compliance & Project Implementation, this full-time remote position is responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with our corporate programs and training, including corporate and stakeholder reporting information.

We are seeking a self-driven candidate for a Compliance Analyst position with a commitment to compliance and sustainable processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in corporate program compliance and strong analytical skills.

Terra-Gen’s corporate programs provide assurances of responsible sourcing and operations. This person will support in the implementation and reporting of Terra-Gen’s corporate programs, which includes the anti-human slavery, employee code of ethics, supplier code of conduct, and National Security Agreement (NSA) Awareness. This position will maintain standard operating procedures and programs. This position requires communication and interaction with all business functions; particularly Accounting, Asset Management, Procurement, Operations, and EH&S.

Job duties also include maintaining and compiling stakeholder data and reports, coordinating responses to external stakeholders, as well as providing support gathering information for the companywide greenhouse gas emissions reporting and supporting other compliance efforts as assigned.

This is a remote based role with a preference for a Southern California based person. This position is also expected to travel to the San Diego Office and/or other California worksites as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each corporate program and related processes in the standardized template (e.g., corporate training processes, internal employee site maintenance, Modern Slavery, greenhouse gas, etc.).
• Execute corporate program implementation, including initiating annual review/refresh of policies and training materials, monitoring and tracking completion of requirements and training, maintaining and creating status reports as necessary and requested.
• Company Training – support training programs for corporate programs and compliance as assigned, includes providing communications and arranging training for employees (e.g., scheduling live-virtual trainings, assigning online trainings through the company’s learning management system (LMS), etc.), setting up training courses in the company’s LMS, assist with logistics of live virtual trainings (e.g., assisting with recordings, monitoring chat questions, collecting and recording attendance lists, etc.), monitoring and tracking training status and statistics for reminders and reporting.
• Monitors and produces status reports for requirements on all relevant corporate programs.
• Identify and resolve non-compliance/incomplete training and issues in a timely manner. Provide training reminders for overdue/incomplete trainings as needed. Report and update manager of status on a regular basis.
• Populate and update stakeholder reports by reporting deadlines. Draft responses to stakeholder requests for data or information for management review.
• Collect all necessary greenhouse gas information by the established timeframe to facilitate consultant completion of companywide greenhouse gas analyses and calculation. Update and communicate changes to asset portfolio as needed. Review draft reports for accuracy and issue report by deadline.
• Audit company policies against off-takers and contractors’ policies to identify and resolve gaps. Highlight and report discrepancies to management.
• Responsible Sourcing - identify appropriate certification and auditing/monitoring protocols to ensure that the supply base meets expectations and requirements in the areas of Supplier Code of Conduct, Human Rights/Labor, Safety/Health, Environment, Business Ethics.
• Supplier Modern Day Slavery/Supplier Code of Conduct – Maintain, track, resolve and report non-compliance issues with policy requirements to EHS management. Audit and request annual renewal certifications of the company’s suppliers/vendors.
• Execute employee acknowledgements and maintain status reports and records to ensure company meets expectations and requirements for Code of Ethics, Anti-Human Slavery, and NSA Awareness.
• Reviews procedures and monitoring tools to ensure the implemented procedures are in place, adequate, and working.
• Participate and/or support internal reviews and third-party company pre-qualification and due diligence audits, as requested.
• Track company activities and projects that support/enhance company sustainability efforts.
• Maintain record retention of related documents and certifications, and other special projects as assigned.
• FERC/Energy Markets Compliance – support monitoring and tracking of compliance reporting responses and recordkeeping, as needed.
• Other duties or projects, as assigned.
• May travel occasionally overnight.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with 1-2 years’ experience in corporate program compliance, preferably in a power generation environment.
• Basic understanding of procurement process and requirements required
• Auditing experience a plus
• Highly professional and ethical team player who will always uphold the organization’s values and safety culture.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite, intermediate excel proficiency required (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, etc.). Experience with Microsoft Power Automate and/or macros a plus.
• Highly organized, attention to detail and committed to maintaining the company records.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects on tight timelines or changing priorities.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge –

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, accounting, public policy, environmental science, or a related area of study.
• Experience supporting compliance functions, such as policies and procedures, training, and monitoring.
• Expert time management and multi-tasking skills; able to manage many projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while multi-tasking and being capable of completing tasks with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with supply chain compliance requirements, such as business ethics, modern-slavery requirements preferred.

Communication Skills –

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors, off-takers, and internal personnel at all levels in a timely and clear manner.

Reasoning Ability & Decision-Making Skills

• Strong critical thinking, and analytical skills; able to gather, interpret, and utilize data to draw conclusions.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands -

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work Environment -

Position adaptable to hybrid work from office and remote.

Position expected to travel to the San Diego Office and/or other California worksites as requested.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.