Sr Mgr, Public Safety & Regulatory - Geyserville/American Canyon

Requisition ID # 171192 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Senior Manager

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Geyserville; American Canyon

Department Overview:

Electric Transmission & Distribution ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Transmission & Distribution Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric Transmission & Distribution actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns. Electric Transmission & Distribution is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers.

Position Summary:

The Public Safety and Regulatory leadership leads teams to ensure compliance with the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Order (GO) 165. The leaders ensure that the electric distribution operations system facilities are in compliance with General Orders 95 and 128 through an efficient, compliant execution of GO165 inspections and patrols as well as a comprehensive quality work verification process. The leader adheres to all safety regulations and policies and practices and influences staff to adhere as well. Distribution leaders provide safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Orders, all safety regulations and other regulatory requirements. Flexible throughout PG&E North Bay, Sonoma and Humboldt Divisions.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation 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, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

A reasonable salary range is:​

Bay Area Minimum: $​147,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $​251,000.00

California Minimum: $​140,000.00

California Maximum: $238,000.00

Responsibilities:

• Leads staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and coaching, and rewards and recognition.
• Manages capital and expense spending to ensure work identified in the program plan is
• completed and productivity cost targets are achieved.
• Monitors employees' work and schedules to ensure effective work & resource planning and cost for assigned area.
• Performs field quality reviews (inspections) of employee’s work.
• Develops department long-term direction, operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Represents the company in contacts with other utilities, various industry boards, committees, regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, and other private organizations.
• Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies.
• Oversees, and implements policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards to support business operating plans and goals. Presents findings and makes recommendations to Director.
• Prepares data and other reports for submission to regulatory agencies to fulfill compliance requirements. Provides guidance on the development of tools and processes that help the departments efficiently and effectively manage their compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in electric utility
• 5 years of leadership experience
• 2 years of experience interfacing with regulatory agencies
• Must obtain a California Drivers’ License by first day of employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Job-related experience
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)
• Experience managing budgets
• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared goals
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations and laws (e.g., FERC, NERC, CAISO, CPUC).