Regulatory Affairs Director

What’s the role?

Primary responsibilities are to support Shell Energy's wholesale/retail trading/origination businesses and Shell Renewable and Energy Solutions related businesses through external advocacy for competitive markets, communicating regulatory changes and impacts of regulatory changes to commercial teams, conducting due diligence on deals to facilitate commercial transactions within existing regulations and managing compliance obligations.

Specific duties will include:

• Support Shell Energy’s West Region regulatory initiatives, providing information and advice that are aligned with commercial priorities among trading, origination, and environmental products.  Support other regions where necessary and contribute to corporate market design discussion and development.
• Monitor and analyze wholesale electricity market design changes, including reviewing rules, and providing input on suggested improvements. Monitor and participate in West RTO/ISO stakeholder processes and provide Shell Energy North America and Shell Renewable and Energy Solutions (R&ES) businesses with information about rule changes and other developments that impact company positions or operations.  Coordinate with commercial and regulatory personnel to promote rule changes that support the interests of Shell Energy and Shell R&ES.
• Participate in trade associations to assist in deriving benefits from memberships, such as leveraging access to information and supporting advocacy efforts.
• Coordinate development of and work with others to provide regulatory training.
• Review and coordinate with state agencies for operational and compliance issues. Support West market-based Rate Authority FERC compliance by disseminating to outside counsel, required contracts for inclusion into the FERC Order 860 database.
• Support, coordinate and lead response to any FERC or CAISO inquiries.
• Review rules affecting implementation of projects being evaluated
• Work with state agencies to register new projects to enable participation in wholesale market. Work with SENA RT desk customer onboarding team to ensure metering processes, onboarding, and other compliance activities are completed.  Ensure management attestation is completed annually.  
• Manage SENA’s Board involvement with WPTF and NIPPC trade groups.  Build relationships internally as well externally—especially regulators, CAISO staff and competitors.

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor’s degree required or higher, Electrical Engineering or Economics preferred
• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Must effectively operate within a challenging and dynamic work environment including managing a wide spectrum of energy issues and supporting group efforts on others
• Must have fundamental understanding of regulatory processes and strong writing skills.
• Experience in modeling related to RTO/ISO market design and rule changes is highly desirable
• Strong personal relationship and communications skills are necessary and must be able to effectively coordinate with colleagues
• Ability to understand impacts of government policies on business and compliance activity and communicate the same to commercial groups and make recommendations on how to respond.
• Technical and/or commercial understanding of retail and wholesale power markets (gas and carbon product market is a plus); appreciation of license to operate concerns and compliance.
• Preferred location for this role is San Diego.

The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $218,000 per year.  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.     

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html

Company description 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible.  We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

Shell Energy North America

Shell Energy has been actively trading in the US electricity market since 1995, as a leading supplier to independent energy retailers, cooperatives, municipalities, C&I loads and as a leading hedge provider facilitating new generation. Shell Energy and its affiliates is currently active in the western markets as a Power Generation Company (PGC), as a Retail Electric Provider (REP), as an Independent Power Marketer (IPM), as a Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) and as an end use consumer and participates extensively in market committees and groups towards helping strengthen market rules and competitiveness.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about any requests when you apply.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.