Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Provides electricity and natural gas to millions in Northern and Central California.
Lead safety & regulatory compliance for electric operations, driving audits, risk, and performance.
23 days ago
$147,000 - $251,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Field
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Utility Infrastructure
Power Generation
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Gas Transmission
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Energy
Safety
Reliability
Role
Description
regulatory compliance
audit readiness
performance metrics
risk mitigation
operational innovation
standards implementation
- Communicate with Clarity & Authority: Engage confidently with executives and external regulators, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications.
- Advance Standards Excellence: Oversee standards implementation and audit readiness, coordinating with Compliance Assurance to close gaps and drive accountability.
- Deliver Performance Insights: Define and communicate key metrics for Safety & Operations performance, applying pattern recognition and analytics to surface trends and guide strategic decisions.
- Forge Strategic Alliances: Partner with executives, regulators and internal teams to navigate rule changes and strengthen compliance support across operations.
- Elevate Rate Case Impact: Serve as a subject matter expert for GRC and TO Rate Cases, including regulatory testimony that champions compliance initiatives.
- Grow and Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a large, high-performing compliance team in a continuously complex environment.
- Drive Compliance Execution: Drive CPUC regulatory compliance across Electric Distribution, Transmission, and Substation operations, aligning with PG&E’s strategic priorities.
- Embed Risk Thinking: Champion risk mitigation by shaping policy, influencing forums, and integrating controls into core business processes.
- Drive Operational Innovation: Lead high-impact projects that benchmark best practices and deliver transformative improvements across Electric Operations.
- Command Audit Readiness: Lead responses to CPUC audits, data requests, and NOVs with precision and expertise, reinforcing PG&E’s commitment to regulatory excellence.
Requirements
cpuc
regulatory
leadership
10+ years
bachelor’s
microsoft office
- Skilled in preparing and overseeing self-reports, investigations, regulatory interpretations, and compliance consultations.
- Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to own compliance processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings.
- Ability to conduct data analysis on CPUC priors and trends to identify compliance risks and inform strategy.
- Proficiency in compliance management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory integrity and operational excellence.
- Experience managing data requests and cases across distribution, transmission, substation, and wildfire-related operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulations and develop actionable compliance strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance obligations and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across legal, operations, engineering, and executive teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, utility operations, or energy sector governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated expertise managing compliance with CPUC, CAISO, OEIS, CalFIRE, and other regulatory agencies.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of CPUC regulations, filings, and reporting requirements (e.g., Annual GO Reports, CAISO ASMR/AMR).
- Exceptional communication skills for preparing filings, audit responses, and maintaining regulator relationships.
- 5 years of experience as a program or project manager
- 8 years of experience with electric utility or related programs.
- Skilled at leading cross-functional teams during audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
- Familiarity with wildfire mitigation planning and associated regulatory frameworks (CPUC, OEIS, CalFIRE).
- Proven experience overseeing compliance across distribution, transmission, and substation operations.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
- Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
- Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
- Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
- Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
- Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
- Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
- Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
- Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
Culture + Values
- Safety is prioritized above all.
- Accountability is expected of everyone.
- Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
- Customer service is a primary focus.
- Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
- Diversity and inclusion are valued.
- Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
- Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
- Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
Environment + Sustainability
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
- Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
- Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
- Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
- Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
- Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
- Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
- Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.