Job Summary:
The primary function of this position is to coordinate, analyze and support programs that are executed based on Regulatory requirements (Regulatory Programs). The group takes on an interdisciplinary approach for integrating resources such as utility scale renewables, distributed generation, including batteries, solar, and microgrids, tackling Interconnection Regulations for existing and new generation resources and engagement with internal and external collaborators. This role collaborates in carrying out the strategies defined by the leaders and engage stakeholders across the organization and/or works externally with third-party consultants to develop and draft LUMA's position. The position will be responsible for actively providing status updates to the Regulator, internally within LUMA and to stakeholders. Position may require occasional irregular hours.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES:

• Coordinates and prepares for submission the critical regulatory documents, including reports, Requests for Information (RFIs), and presentations which supported key initiatives such as Distributed Generation (DG) Interconnection, Microgrids, Utility Scale Battery Programs, Distribution Planning, Interconnection Regulations, and Net Energy Metering to ensure compliance with requirements set forth by the Energy Bureau (PREB) on behalf of LUMA Energy.
• Conducts initial analysis and draft regulatory filings and deliverables, ensuring alignment with previous submissions and objectives, while providing strategic direction and quality review.
• Keeps updated on LUMA's initiatives which impact the customer and grid reliability.
• Executes responsibilities effectively while identifying opportunities for role and processes improvements and take the initiative to implement enhancements.
• Provides ongoing regulatory support and oversight to all departments and work collaboratively with the pertinent departments and teams to ensure best efforts to meet regulatory filing deadlines and provide support as needed.
• Ensures adherence to the established timeline of deliverables, actively monitoring progress and coordinating efforts to complete all tasks on schedule.
• Oversees laws, policies and legislative initiatives and participating in the development of LUMA's regulatory strategy.
• Participates in inquiries from relevant agencies and prepare responses and review correspondence from Puerto Rico regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates and consults with internal and external legal counsel regarding participation in regulatory filings, proceedings, comments, and responses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Law, or another relevant field.
• Two years of relevant experience in project management, regulated industries, finance, accounting, forecasting, economics.
• Required experience can be substituted for a post-graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Law.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory principles, statistical analyses, data analyses ad performance indices.
• Strong team and project management skills including process oriented, organized, effective communicator, coaching and collaborative problem solving, ability to manage multiple workstreams and individuals on an ongoing basis.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to see the big picture and interpret and assess the short- and long-term impacts of actions and strategies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and resolve conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both oral and written) with all levels of employees and external parties including consultants, legal counsel, regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings related to strategy, training, project task priorities, and collaborating with various stakeholders and contributors.
• Ability to develop creative, strategic, and data-driven solutions to complex problems and identify areas of opportunities.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of time: 10% Approximately
• Overnight Required: No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time - "seldom" or "occasionally" If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently" If more than two-thirds of the time - "constantly"]. If any of these, do not apply, it can be removed.

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10-30 LBS Approximately(minimum)
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.