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PG&E

Electric and natural gas utility

Electric NERC Compliance Consultant – Principal - Flexible Location

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeCalifornia, USA$129k - $232k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience is required.
  • The role requires expertise in compliance and risk management, including NERC standards and applicable regulations.
  • The role requires the ability to develop mitigation plans, internal controls, compliance narratives, RSAW documentation, and audit responses.
  • The role requires experience analyzing data, business KPIs, compliance gaps, and operational risks.
  • The role requires advanced program management, analytical, and communication skills, including presenting complex data to diverse audiences and senior executives.
  • The role requires advanced knowledge of internal control concepts and/or risk analysis and assessment.
  • The role requires the ability to influence stakeholders, make decisions with incomplete information, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Anticipate issues and develop solutions to enhance controls and mitigate risks.
  • Anticipate regulatory changes or other developments affecting compliance or risk management and prepare the organization.
  • Consult with internal and external groups to benchmark company performance and promote compliance and risk management best practices.
  • Challenge business decisions and present risk mitigation alternatives as appropriate.
  • Update senior leadership on compliance and risk management program status and partner with organizational leaders to strengthen effectiveness.
  • Participate in enterprise-level risk management forums.
  • Lead ongoing mitigation plans filed with the Western Electric Coordinating Council and partner with Electric Engineering and asset management to develop mitigation plans.
  • Partner with the controls verification team to develop and implement test plans, incorporate findings into NERC compliance improvements, identify opportunities for internal controls, and help build those controls.
  • Lead investigations into NERC compliance issues, focusing on the O&P standard family; develop compliance narratives and RSAW documentation; lead WECC and FERC audits; and provide input on FERC/NERC policy regarding new or revised NERC Reliability Standards.
  • Develop data-driven business cases for or against courses of action and risk mitigation alternatives, and provide strategic direction on NERC compliance shared with CPUC, OEIS, and CAISO.
  • Lead annual gap analysis and identify gaps between compliance requirements and guidance documentation.
  • Develop, monitor, analyze, and report business KPIs and indicators that may affect the company’s ability to meet its goals.
  • Provide direction, training, guidance, and instruction to regulatory analysts while fostering teamwork, information and experience sharing, constructive communication, and professional development.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or equivalent experience is desired.
  • Electrical engineering experience in the utility industry to support technical interpretation and implementation of new compliance requirements is desired.
  • Six years of experience managing compliance or risk programs or controls is desired.
  • FERC/NERC utility policy experience or utility operational experience is desired.
  • Regulatory, analytical, communications, or public affairs experience is desired.
  • Electric industry experience is desired.
  • Experience in leadership or leading teams is desired.
  • Advanced understanding of contract provisions, counterparty concerns, and the implications of contract language is desired.
  • Ability to lead contract and settlement negotiations is desired.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data and findings for verbal or written presentation, lead company regulatory activities, and lead discussions of gas procurement issues is desired.
  • Advanced collaboration and interpersonal skills to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders are desired.
  • Ability to use subject matter expertise to anticipate and resolve complex issues with minimal information or supervision is desired.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and make decisions despite incomplete information and limited time is desired.
  • Expert-level knowledge of the assigned business area, including processes and procedures, is desired.
  • Ability to manipulate data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations is desired.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex data effectively to diverse audiences and senior executives, are desired.
  • Ability to influence others to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act is desired.
  • Flexibility, self-direction, and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment are desired.

About the Company

PG&E

Electric and natural gas utility

PG&E is a regulated electric and natural-gas utility serving northern and central California. Pacific Gas and Electric Company generates and delivers electricity and distributes natural gas through extensive energy networks. Its customers include households, businesses, institutions, and communities across its service territory. Utility operations integrate power generation, grid and gas infrastructure, wildfire and emergency work, customer programs, engineering, and regulatory compliance. Roles span line and gas work, engineering, vegetation management, generation, customer service, technology, safety, and corporate functions.

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