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We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.\nWe are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW:\nUnder the general direction of the Manager of Compliance, the NERC Compliance Specialist provides support and guidance to employees subject to the Company Compliance Program. This position monitors and reports changes to regulatory requirements, provides interpretation and education on these requirements and ensures that policy and procedures align with requirements. This role is responsible for collecting, validating and reporting evidence which demonstrates the efficacy of the Compliance Program. 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