Compliance Senior Specialist
Southern California Edison (SCE) · Rosemead, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- Rosemead, CA
Job highlights
- Lead SCE's Compliance Program design and implementation.
- Ensure adherence to energy regulations like NERC and FERC.
- Drive process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Contribute to clean energy initiatives and company assets.
About the role
Compliance Senior Specialist
Join Southern California Edison (SCE) and contribute to building a better tomorrow by powering the clean energy revolution. In this critical leadership role, you will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and governance of SCE’s Compliance Program. You will partner closely with senior leadership, compliance program owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous process improvement across CPUC, FERC, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety), and NERC regulations, while also supporting the Risk-based Compliance model. Your work will directly contribute to fueling innovation in the energy sector, reducing carbon emissions, and creating cleaner air for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Interface with vendors and certification bodies to initiate projects, deliver test data and documentation, and resolve compliance issues.
- Provide technical expertise in regulatory compliance, covering environmental, health, energy, and safety regulations.
- Participate in incident investigations and develop corrective actions for compliance deficiencies.
- Identify regulatory trends to inform strategic decisions for the leadership team.
- Maintain an effective internal control system to ensure adherence to regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant acts, government policies, procedures, corporate policies, and contractual obligations.
- Identify process improvement opportunities through incident investigations, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance on the interpretation of compliance regulations.
- Contribute to the protection of the company's physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and manage sensitive data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in regulatory compliance, guidelines, compliance standards, risk assessment of noncompliance issues, or cybersecurity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, CPMO/project management, or risk-based compliance within the energy or utility industry.
- Experience working with NERC CIP and Operations & Planning standards.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and influencing senior leadership.
- Experience with process improvement, automation, data analysis, and SharePoint governance.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
Additional Information
- This position has a hybrid work mode, requiring employees to report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on remaining days. Employees are generally required to work and reside in California.
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
- This is a NERC/CIP impacted position, requiring a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation prior to hiring and completion of specified training after hiring.
About Southern California Edison
At Southern California Edison (SCE), we are dedicated to fueling innovation and driving the transition to cleaner energy. Join us to create a future with cleaner energy, ensuring the safety and reliability our customers depend on. You'll have the opportunity for personal and professional growth, making a significant impact in Southern California and globally. SCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key skills/competency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- NERC CIP Standards
- FERC Regulations
- CPUC Compliance
- Energy Industry Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Cross-functional Leadership
Skills & topics
- Compliance Senior Specialist
- Regulatory Compliance
- NERC CIP
- FERC
- CPUC
- Energy Industry
- Risk Management
- Utility Compliance
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Process Improvement
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight regulatory compliance, energy industry experience, and NERC CIP knowledge.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior management.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your expertise in process improvement, data analysis, and SharePoint governance.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of compliance regulations and risk management.
- Research SCE: Understand their commitment to clean energy and their operational focus.
Technical preparation
Study NERC CIP and Operations & Planning standards.,Review CPUC, FERC, and Energy Safety regulations.,Familiarize with risk assessment methodologies.,Understand cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex compliance issue you resolved.,How do you influence senior leadership on compliance?,Share an experience improving a compliance process.,How do you handle sensitive customer data ethically?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key regulatory bodies Southern California Edison's Compliance Senior Specialist must be familiar with?
- The Compliance Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison must be familiar with CPUC, FERC, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety), and NERC regulations. Experience with NERC CIP and Operations & Planning standards is particularly preferred.
- What is the work arrangement for the Compliance Senior Specialist position at SCE?
- This position follows a hybrid work mode. Employees will be required to report to an SCE facility for a set number of days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days. The exact schedule will be discussed during the interview stage.
- Does Southern California Edison offer relocation assistance for this Compliance Senior Specialist role?
- Relocation assistance does not apply to this position. Employees are generally expected to work and reside in the state of California.
- What kind of technical background is beneficial for the Compliance Senior Specialist role at SCE?
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field is preferred. Additionally, experience in regulatory compliance, project management, risk-based compliance within the energy or utility industry, process improvement, and data analysis is highly valued.
- What are the security requirements for the Compliance Senior Specialist position?
- This position is identified as a NERC/CIP impacted role. The successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation prior to being hired and will need to complete specified training before gaining un-escorted access and performing job duties.
- How does Southern California Edison handle applications from candidates with arrest or conviction records for the Compliance Senior Specialist role?
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, ensuring a fair review process.
- What does 'supporting the Risk-based Compliance model' mean for the Compliance Senior Specialist at SCE?
- Supporting the Risk-based Compliance model means that the Compliance Senior Specialist will help prioritize and focus compliance efforts on areas with the highest risk of non-compliance. This involves identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing strategies to mitigate them effectively.
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