Power Generation Asset Strategy Analyst, Principal

PG&E Corporation•Oakland, CA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Key contributor to Power Generation's investment planning process through the Long Term Plan (LTP), including integration with the enterprise process (Business Plan Deployment), near-term tool and process upgrades (SAP S/4 Hana aka Propel, Copperleaf decision analytics), and build-out of process improvement initiatives. Supports the General Rate Case (GRC) filing, Electric Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) filing and other testimonies and justifications. May also support benchmarking activities and assessment of operations through metrics development. Develops and/or presents expert witness testimony as a representative for PG&E to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. May support project-specific life-cycle economic analyses to support decision-making on relicensing negotiations, potential divestiture, decommissioning studies, and new generation facilities, and specific economic and financial project feasibilities for multi-million-dollar investments. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory and will be agreed upon by the successful candidate and hiring leader. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and assigned location, subject to change per business needs. PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
10 years of experience in electric utility operations, engineering, finance, maintenance, project management, or related field
Occasional travel (up to 20%) required to company, client, or other external offices, facilities, sites, venues, and/or locations

Nice To Haves

11 years of experience in electric utility operations, engineering, finance, maintenance, project management, or related field
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, or similar discipline
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential
Chartered Economic Analyst (ChEA) or other certifications from the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)l
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Acts as a thought leader applying extensive unique subject matter expertise within the development of strategy, review, and/or resolution of complex issues.
Knowledge and experience with managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously, providing resolutions to complex issues, and oversight of projects and teams from conception to review.
Establishes and maintains 360-degree feedback loop relationships to facilitate understanding, support, and execution of Power Generation's strategic, tactical, and operational planning
Ability to collaborate with various management, leadership, and personnel levels internally and externally
Knowledge of PG&E's cost model
Knowledge of PG&E's Power Generation Functional Area

Responsibilities

Manages Power Generation's investment planning process through the Long Term Plan (LTP), including integration with the enterprise process (Business Plan Deployment), near-term tool and process upgrades (SAP S/4 Hana aka Propel, Copperleaf decision analytics), and build-out of process improvement initiatives.
Provides consultation and recommendations regarding database implementation, and evaluation of risk assessment data.
Acts as a thought leader, applying extensive unique subject matter expertise and resolutions of new developments, regulations, and legislation related to the power generation industry.
Develops and/or presents expert witness testimony as a representative for PG&E to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Supports the General Rate Case (GRC) filing, Electric Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) filing and other testimonies and justifications.
Provides strategic consultation and support regarding various complexities of project research, scope, planning, formation, and team building.
Collaborates with PG&E's asset strategy leaders to continuously improve operations and identify strategic planning projects.
Acts as a facilitator within Power Generation management and as a liaison to PG&E's lines of business.
Acts as a primary representative for PG&E to the utilities industry, regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, and other organizations.
Provides direction, training, guidance, and instruction to less experienced asset strategy analysts