We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.

At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.

We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

This position is within the Regulatory Team. The Regulatory Team works to align LUMA’s business plan with the public energy policy goals of Puerto Rico and plays a key role for the design, implementation and reporting on key policy initiatives. Regulatory works with all LUMA departments in support LUMA’s compliance and reporting obligations under the Operations and Management Agreement, the energy regulator and other governmental bodies. The team works with multiple external stakeholders and is responsible for the delivery of professional written documents, and verbal reason to support compliance and reporting.  

The Supply Side Contract Administration group within Regulatory is responsible for conducting analysis and studies related to power generation and dispatch as well as interacting with generation stakeholders and the energy regulator. 

Reporting to the Vice President Regulatory the Director, Generation, will have the responsibility and accountability for coordinating among and within the following Generation Markets departments of

• Power Purchase Operational Agreement Management & Audit
• System Operations Principle Oversight,
• Resource Procurement Oversight and
• Shared Services Delivery

This position will also have the additional responsibilities to define all obligations under the Generation markets and to execute the work plan in an efficient and timely manner.   Additional responsibilities include the  obligation to not only coordinate with other organizations within Generation and Regulatory but outside entities to ensure that necessary service is provided to those user groups while simultaneously meeting the safe operating  and performance obligations of the Generation organization. 

Within the Regulatory organization, this position will have the responsibility to address in an expedient and efficient manner the sponsorship of detailed procedures, processes and budgets that support the PPOA, SOP, RPO, SSD groups within Generation along with other outside stakeholders such as Engineering.   As the Director,  also determine high value opportunities for continuousness improvement, sponsor and lead initiatives, develop budgets and present  executive level presentations and whitepapers, internally and externally,  while balancing the needs and obligations of the Regulatory group.

• Have responsibility and accountability for the work activities within the following departments
  
  • PPOA Management & Audit
    • Review & Approval of monthly Genco invoices
    • Oversight of legacy plant budgets (e.g. impact of efficiency improvement, treatment of stranded costs, changes to annual budgets)
    • Oversight and periodic audit of major contracts (e.g. fuel, major vendors , local purchases)
    • Monitoring PPOA performance metrics
    • Policy support for regulator’s wholesale market vision
  • System Operations Principle Oversight
    • Oversight of Genco and other 3rd party PPOA’S compliance with SOP and potential SOP update
    • Periodic wholesales market monitoring, and report to PPEB
    • Evolution of wholesales product pricing and penalty enforcement under SOP
  • Resource Procurement Oversight
    • Evaluating and approving legacy plant investment (CNG Repowering,
      major mods)
    • Prioritizing federal funding requests (Generation)
    • Oversight to new solar procurement process (Competitive solicitation process, financial modeling of shortlist and winning bids, technology preferences)
    • Policy and reporting on coordination of solar/storage, T&D system capabilities and rev requirements impact on end-use customers
  • Shared Service Delivery
    • Oversight of services delivery to Genco and customer satisfaction
    • Budgets and financial reporting (Metrics)
    • Shared services strategy and evolution (e.g. transition issues, investment required and payback, timeline to autonomous Genco, continuous improvement)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies, and the general public.
• Determine staff levels or utilization of temporary or contract resources to manage resources available to team.
• Determine annual budget or business plan with respect to costs of executing required work
• Hire new staff or approve obtaining contract or temporary resources. Create development plan for each employee in group, including training and rotational work assignments.  Complete annual performance evaluation for each employee
• Accountable for supervisory staff completing accurate reporting of time for each employee; including absences due to vacation or illness
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

• This position will have the responsibility to supervise approximately 14 positions plus contract resources wherever applicable.

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration.

Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, finance or related subject

• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility generation, power exchange, and/or interconnected utility operations and transmission operations.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Yes, 10% of time
• Overnight: Yes

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - N/A
• Kneel - N/A
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

• 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______________________

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.