Sr Manager, Safety & Operations

Overview

Lead safety & compliance for electric operations, ensuring regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• rate cases
• standards implementation
• audit readiness
• risk mitigation
• performance analytics
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Elevate Rate Case Impact: Serve as a subject matter expert for GRC and TO Rate Cases, including regulatory testimony that champions compliance initiatives. -Advance Standards Excellence: Oversee standards implementation and audit readiness, coordinating with Compliance Assurance to close gaps and drive accountability. -Command Audit Readiness: Lead responses to CPUC audits, data requests, and NOVs with precision and expertise, reinforcing PG&E’s commitment to regulatory excellence. -Embed Risk Thinking: Champion risk mitigation by shaping policy, influencing forums, and integrating controls into core business processes. -Forge Strategic Alliances: Partner with executives, regulators and internal teams to navigate rule changes and strengthen compliance support across operations. -Communicate with Clarity & Authority: Engage confidently with executives and external regulators, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications. -Grow and Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a large, high-performing compliance team in a continuously complex environment. -Drive Operational Innovation: Lead high-impact projects that benchmark best practices and deliver transformative improvements across Electric Operations. -Deliver Performance Insights: Define and communicate key metrics for Safety & Operations performance, applying pattern recognition and analytics to surface trends and guide strategic decisions. -Drive Compliance Execution: Drive CPUC regulatory compliance across Electric Distribution, Transmission, and Substation operations, aligning with PG&E’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• six sigma
• cusp
• sap
• gis
• project management
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Analysis, written communication, and group collaboration skills and ability to lead teams and promote employee engagement -Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills including the ability to communicate messages to upper management and external regulators -8 years of experience with electric utility or related programs. -Working knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems, GIS mapping systems, SAP Work Management, and Business Warehouse -Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills -5 years of experience as a program or project manager -Lean Six Sigma Certification -Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. Excellent project and process management skills -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience -Working knowledge of audit and quality assurance practices -Depth and breadth of knowledge of regulatory requirements from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) North American Electric Reliability (NERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as they relate to Electric Operations -Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) -Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and engineering program processes and procedures -Experience in utility compliance, operations or related programs. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field. -5+ years in a leadership role leading cross-functional teams

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About Pacific Gas And Electric Company

-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.

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