Operational Compliance Analyst

portlandgeneral; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking an Operational Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to Oregon laws, PGE regulations, and joint-use requirements. You will coordinate with pole occupants, local governments, and contractors, administer notices and sanctions, and manage compliance documentation through Maximo and the Joint Use Portal.

The role supports regulatory interpretation, maintenance of records, and resolution of compliance issues to promote safe, consistent joint-use practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business, a technical field, or another related field.
• Typically requires two or fewer years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes applicable regulations, requirements, and standards under supervision.
• Determines which regulatory requirements and standards apply to established procedures and operational practices.
• Updates and modifies work procedures, practices, and protocols to support compliance with applicable requirements.
• Supports consistent application of Oregon laws, PGE regulations, and joint-use requirements.
• Tracks and documents data related to compliance controls, regulatory requirements, and operational activities.
• Maintains supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Collaborates with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on companywide reviews, as appropriate.
• Identifies required evidence and documentation to support compliance verification.
• Responds to questions regarding compliance standards, regulations, procedures, and processes.
• Coordinates with pole occupants, local governments, and third-party construction contractors on joint-use compliance matters.
• Provides customer service and compliance-related guidance to licensees regarding applicable requirements and established processes.
• Communicates compliance expectations, notices, and required corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Researches changes in technology, business processes, and regulatory requirements as directed.
• Evaluates the potential impact of regulatory changes on existing procedures and operational practices.
• Prepares analyses and recommendations to support compliance decisions and process improvements.
• Supports interpretation and application of applicable Oregon Administrative Rules, including Divisions 24 and 28, and relevant PGE requirements.
• Administers regular notices and compliance-related communications to licensees and other joint-use stakeholders.
• Supports the application and documentation of sanctions in accordance with established requirements and procedures.
• Uses Maximo and PGE's Joint Use Portal to manage compliance-related activities, documentation, and communications.
• Assists with tracking compliance issues and coordinating follow-up actions to support resolution.
• Assists with internal and external audits involving federal regulatory compliance matters, as applicable.
• Gathers records and supporting documentation to respond to audit requests.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, a technical field, or related field

Tools

Maximo

Joint Use Portal

Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Operational Compliance Analyst

Job Code: 6180 | Grade: 5 | Career Level: P1 - Entry Professional

Regulatory Compliance - Operational

Supports operational business units by developing and maintaining standards and procedures, gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating with Corporate Regulatory Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Summary

Ensures compliance with applicable Oregon laws, PGE regulations, and joint-use requirements governing utility infrastructure and pole attachments. Coordinates with pole occupants, local governments, and third-party construction contractors to support compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules, including Divisions 24 and 28, and applicable PGE standards. Administers compliance-related notices, sanctions, and customer service activities for licensees through Maximo and PGE's Joint Use Portal. Supports the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, maintenance of compliance documentation, and resolution of operational compliance issues to promote safe, consistent, and compliant joint-use practices.

Key Job Information

• Career Level: P1 - Entry Professional
• Performs entry-level professional assignments requiring theoretical knowledge and application of established principles and concepts.
• Typically requires a related college or university degree or equivalent work experience; actual requirements vary by position.
• Resolves recurring problems by applying professional knowledge and established procedures.
• Works independently on assigned tasks while receiving ongoing guidance and direction from others.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Procedures, Processes and Practices

• Researches and analyzes applicable regulations, requirements, and standards under supervision.
• Determines which regulatory requirements and standards apply to established procedures and operational practices.
• Updates and modifies work procedures, practices, and protocols to support compliance with applicable requirements.
• Supports consistent application of Oregon laws, PGE regulations, and joint-use requirements.

Compliance Monitoring and Review

• Tracks and documents data related to compliance controls, regulatory requirements, and operational activities.
• Maintains supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Collaborates with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on companywide reviews, as appropriate.
• Identifies required evidence and documentation to support compliance verification.

Consultation and Outreach

• Responds to questions regarding compliance standards, regulations, procedures, and processes.
• Coordinates with pole occupants, local governments, and third-party construction contractors on joint-use compliance matters.
• Provides customer service and compliance-related guidance to licensees regarding applicable requirements and established processes.
• Communicates compliance expectations, notices, and required corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.

Research and Analysis

• Researches changes in technology, business processes, and regulatory requirements as directed.
• Evaluates the potential impact of regulatory changes on existing procedures and operational practices.
• Prepares analyses and recommendations to support compliance decisions and process improvements.
• Supports interpretation and application of applicable Oregon Administrative Rules, including Divisions 24 and 28, and relevant PGE requirements.

Joint-Use Compliance Administration

• Administers regular notices and compliance-related communications to licensees and other joint-use stakeholders.
• Supports the application and documentation of sanctions in accordance with established requirements and procedures.
• Uses Maximo and PGE's Joint Use Portal to manage compliance-related activities, documentation, and communications.
• Assists with tracking compliance issues and coordinating follow-up actions to support resolution.

Compliance Audits

• Assists with internal and external audits involving federal regulatory compliance matters, as applicable.
• Gathers records and supporting documentation to respond to audit requests.Supports the identification and resolution of documentation gaps and compliance issues.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business, a technical field, or another related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Typically requires two or fewer years of experienc