Expert Gas Strategy Regulatory- Flexible Location

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gas Strategy Regulatory Specialist, Expert is responsible for all aspects of BD&I’s regulatory components of our gas strategy to be compliant while supporting innovation in the way we do business to be highly effective and efficient in creating positive change. At times, the support may extend to other areas of GSESP due to cross-pollination of strategy. These responsibilities include oversight of providing content for regulatory filings, meeting with regulators and IOUs, engagement in regulatory proceedings, writing testimony with SME input, and responding to data requests. This regulatory support relates to projects and programs for large customer load, new gas supply, and fossil receipt points for interconnection projects in the gas system as well as extend to contracts and agreements. Additionally, the position will oversee education of regulatory understanding to better equip SMEs when completion of filings, testimony and data requests are needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related or equivalent experience
7 years of related experience in the natural gas industry

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent graduate degree
Regulatoryo
Strong organizational skillso
Solid understanding and knowledge of the PG&E regulatory process and policies and those of the CPUCo
Ability to present moderately complex data and findings to diverse audienceso
Capability to analyze complex problems and recommend solutions despite incomplete information and limited time
Tariff/Contracto
Ability to interpret contract language termso
Capability to construe tariff language terminologyo
Understanding of meaning and rationale of PG&E contract provisions; typical counterparty concerns; and the impacts of contract language
Customer Service/Communicationo
Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process managemento
Experience serving and meeting the needs of internal and/or external customerso
Ability to analyze, understand, and communicate information accurately o
Excellent strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present complex information with ease and clarity to managemento
Ability to excel independently, build consensus, and cohesively collaborate within a team environment
Project/Programo
PMP-Project Management Professional certificationo
PgMP-Program Management Professional certificationo
CCMP- Certified Change Management Professional certificationo
Ability to apply program management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job levelo
Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job levelo
Competency in making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemso
Highly skilled at leading project teamso
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints
Field/Technicalo
Knowledge and understanding of gas transmission and distributiono
Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, codes, and regulations that govern gas engineering and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activitieso
Knowledge and understanding of the principles and properties of gas impacting various internal/external environmentso
Proficiency and skill with engineering information systems and applications
Tools/Standardo
Proficiency and skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook)o
Creativity and innovation skillso
Experience with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Lead regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, and providing content for regulatory filings (Advice Letter, applications, reports)
Manage all internal communications between subject matter experts regarding proceedings and cross-collaboration with different departments
Demonstrates broad expertise in project management
Applies advanced knowledge to wide-ranging regulatory issues
Develops innovative solutions and drives process improvement
Works with and leverages relationships with all levels of staffing within the department and across PG&E
Manage relations and expectations with Regulatory Relations
Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members
Manages highly complex gas interconnections with PG&E’s gas transmission system
Ensure all steps are followed for finalizing new interconnections including obtaining official applications, ensuring job cost estimates are produced and communicated to customer, completing standard form contracts, negotiating special facility agreements and/or any exceptional case agreements and arrange for approval at the CPUC, and monitor progress in engineering, design, project management and construction to ensure facilities are completed by the time the customer needs service.
Manage all communications between the company and the customer regarding the interconnection
Support regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, and providing content for regulatory filings
Demonstrates broad expertise in project management
Applies advanced knowledge to wide-ranging interconnection issues
Develops innovative solutions and drive process improvements for interconnections
Works with and leverages relationships with Directors and Managers within the department and across PG&E
Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members