Luma PR

Lead, Utility Programs

Location Santurce - Juan Ruiz Velez
ID 2021-4710
Category
Regulatory
Type
Regular Full-Time

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

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.

About the Position

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 Programs & Performance group within Regulatory works with all LUMA departments setting and controlling LUMA’s System Remediation Plan and Performance Metrics set forth the LUMA’s Operations and Management Agreement obligations and LUMA’s strategic directions.  

 

The primary function of this position is to coordinate, prepare, support, analyze and communicate financial, planning, performance and compliance filings related to regulatory requirements for LUMA Energy and Puerto Rico’s Transmission and Distribution System. The individual will be responsible for reporting and advising on electricity regulatory policy including, monitoring, reviewing, researching, analyzing and issue identification in order to develop and retain institutional knowledge related to LUMA’s system remediation plan, annual budgets, federal funded capital projects, and operational plans. The position will focus on delivering strategic, creative and data driven solutions to complex problems while ensuring alignment with LUMA’s overall mission and goals.

What will you get up to everyday?

  • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the completion of key components of regulatory filings including the system remediation plan, operational plans, annual budgets (operational and capital), federal funded capital projects, performance metrics and any other filings required by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) on behalf of LUMA Energy
  • Reviews, analyzes and approves regulatory adequacy of regulatory filings including oversight of budget and financial information within the filing, which includes forecasts for the following year and two subsequent years
  • Identifies instances where support material is required, including level required to support prudency of expenditures and alignment with Puerto Rico energy policy
  • Provides ongoing regulatory support and supervision to all departments and works collaboratively with finance team to ensure best efforts to comply with regulatory agencies’ submission deadlines and to provide sufficient support
  • Responsible for timely, complete and appropriate regulatory policy correspondence, typically in writing, with regulatory agencies
  • Responsible to monitor electric regulatory law and policy issues and legislative initiatives and participate in the development of LUMA’s regulatory strategy Participating in relevant agency consultations and preparing responses to and reviewing correspondence from Puerto Rico’s regulatory agencies
  • Coordinates with regulatory agencies and intervener personnel on financial and regulatory matters
  • Collaborates with internal and outside legal counsel regarding participation in regulatory filings, proceedings, comments and responses
  • 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 develop creative, strategic, data-driven solutions to complex problems
  • Strong interpersonal skills; organization skills; regulatory research and analysis skills, communication and writing skills
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior company personnel, external consultants, legal counsel, regulatory agency staff and industry stakeholders
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and resolve conflicting priorities
  • Proficient skills in the use of computer applications (MS Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint in particular)
  • Experience with programs such as Microsoft Project or other project planning software is considered an asset
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish, be able to contribute to a collaborative and positive work atmosphere, and have the ability to work successfully as part of a team
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees through various means such as email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
  • Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
  • Follows all policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

Managing a group of 1+ individuals

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want yodur 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant field

Experience

  • 7+ years related work experience in leading high performing teams, in a regulatory environment an asset
  • 3+ years in project management role, process improvement, business change experience an asset
  • A good understanding of the electric utility model, or other heavily regulated industries, previous experience working at a T&D utility an asset
  • Relevant experience in project management, regulated industries, finance, accounting, forecasting, economics, law is considered an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory principles, regulatory policy development and regulatory approval processes

Travel Requirements

Travels: No

Overnight required: No  

Physical Demands

  • Stationary Position - Constantly
  • Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
  • Climb - Seldom
  • Kneel - Seldom
  • Grab - Seldom
  • Bend - Seldom
  • Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
  • 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 - Seldom
  • 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 looking forward to seeing your application!

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.

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