Director of Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Our client is a prominent global organization in the materials industry, known for its extensive portfolio of valuable assets and significant reserves. With expansive territories in both North and South America, our client is a key player in the industry. The Director of Rates and Regulatory Affairs will lead strategic initiatives related to retail energy service issues, regulatory proceedings, and energy policy. This position directs efforts to ensure cost competitiveness, reliability, and decarbonization in alignment with evolving federal and state regulatory environments. This Role Offers: Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, health insurance, 401K match, and more. Globally recognized industry leader. Strong opportunity for growth within the company. Tuition assistance for continued education and Employee Assistance Program for personal support. Focus: Lead the development of strategies pertaining to diverse retail energy service matters, encompassing rate cases, electric service agreements, rate analyses, interconnection agreements, and regulatory proceedings, with a focus on prioritizing cost competitiveness, reliability, and decarbonization. Conduct research on energy policy, evaluating business impacts to ensure competitiveness amidst evolving federal and state regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with operating sites and retail utility partners to implement processes compliant with electrical power requirements and evolving utility landscapes. Represent the company in dealings with other C&I customers, utilities, and regional transmission organizations to advance strategies aligning with the company’s sustainability and risk preferences, promoting value to end-use customers. Oversee the activities of employees, consultants, and contractors involved in tasks related to retail service agreements, utility rates and programs, regulatory proceedings, interconnections, and policy matters. Participate in budget formulation, develop risk mitigation strategies, and oversee monitoring and reporting of performance metrics for retail electric customers and wholly owned utility operations. Keep executive leadership informed and actively shape their understanding of industry trends and energy policy matters impacting company operations. Drive the development and execution of plans that align with company objectives. Skill Set: Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, accounting, policy, or related field, with twelve (12) years of relevant experience in a utility or PUC role, including supervisory/lead experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with nine (9) years of related experience. Proficiency in researching and analyzing complex information to draw valid conclusions. Comprehensive knowledge of retail utility tariffs, programs, regulation, and policy. Familiarity with the process of preparing and presenting testimony in regulatory proceedings and with regulatory bodies such as FERC and PUCs across AZ, CO, TX, and NM. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt to various communication styles. Strong commitment to safety practices and hazard awareness. Capability to cultivate trust and credibility among leadership and contractors while establishing mutual goals and expectations. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS