Regulatory Coordinator

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

Regulatory Coordinators are 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 of 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 Regulatory Team consists of five groups, among them:

• The Tariff and Budgets group within Regulatory is responsible for conducting analysis, studies and projections related to customer rates and annual budgets as well as interacting with LUMA departments to provide updated discussions of LUMA’s activities.  
• 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.
• The Land and Permits group within Regulatory is responsible for the administration of all the Transmission and Distribution rights of way and supports LUMA in obtaining and maintaining necessary operational permits, enabling the recovery and transformation of the Puerto Rico electrical system.
• The Grid Modernization group within the Regulatory Team works alongside external stakeholders and LUMA teams to set forth the foundations and develop plans for grid modernization. This is a forward-thinking group that provides an opportunity to help shape the future of PR’s energy sector.
• 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. 

A Regulatory Coordinator prepares and ensures accurate and timely filing of official regulatory documents, which includes providing daily support for various activities. The role is responsible for communicating, coordinating, and filing periodic and annual documents with regulatory agencies; monitoring and communicating regulatory activities and dockets pending before the PREB or other agencies; and assisting with regulatory research, involving reviewing legal filings for proposed rulemaking and compliance issues required by regulatory agencies. The role supports the Lead to ensure regulatory objectives are met to support regulatory filings and analysis as requested. 

What will you get up to everyday?

• Provide primary support in filing official documents and preparing reports (i.e., petitions, tariffs, testimony, interrogatories, production of documents data requests) for LUMA with regulatory agencies. 
• Serve as a liaison between Regulatory and other LUMA departments.
• Coordinate, prepare and counsel internal departments in the submission of complete and relevant information resulting in effective and timely official filings.
• Provide support for regulatory research activities, such as: interpretation of proposed rules, data gathering, preparation and assistance with testimony, discovery process and documentation.
• Develop and maintain coordination of internal regulatory libraries, systems, and databases by ensuring timely updates with key regulatory issues including reporting deadlines, company tariff updates, as well as maintaining the Regulatory calendar. 
• Monitor dockets, actions, and other requests from the PREB.
• Ensure all filing documents are accurately prepared and adequately reviewed in a complete and timely manner.
• Writing ability that conveys intended messages to target audiences with clarity and precision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Law, and/or related field.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant regulatory or utility industry and/or project management experience.
• Efficiency in delivering technical and policy documents in English.

Licenses/Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP or PgMP) certificate is preferred.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -Seldom 
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom 
• Climb - Seldom 
• Kneel - Seldom 
• Grab - Seldom 
• Bend - Seldom 
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS 
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision 
• Hearing -  Receive detailed information if spoken to 

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - N/A 
• 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 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.