Regulatory Rules & Technical Standards Specialist

ESR Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Healthcare in San Diego seeks a Technical Rules and Standards Associate I to support regulatory compliance for utility operations. You will evaluate, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance with technical standards across CIP, reliability, security, and safety.

The role involves audits, risk assessments, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory authorities and energy market participants. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is a must.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a must.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Smartsheet is preferred.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, reliability, cybersecurity, or regulatory compliance programs is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, utilities, operations, reliability, security, auditing, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately review, organize, and maintain documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player while supporting shared goals and objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and with urgency.
• Ability to quickly learn and develop a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, technical standards, and compliance processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Must be highly organized and capable of maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Must be able to successfully pass our background screening process.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing compliance documentation for regulatory filings, including self-certifications, audit evidence packages, and supporting reports.
• Review operational logs, records, and technical data to verify compliance with reliability, security, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance tracking systems, evidence repositories, and audit documentation files.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering, organizing, and validating required documentation against regulatory requirements and compliance checklists.
• Monitor updates to reliability, security, and technical standards and communicate relevant changes to team members and stakeholders.
• Participate in compliance-related training focused on technical rules, standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Follow established procedures for evidence collection, reporting, and compliance documentation management.
• Assist with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation tracking activities.
• Escalate potential compliance gaps, documentation deficiencies, or process concerns to senior team members for resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support compliance initiatives and regulatory readiness.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ArcGIS

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

ESR Healthcare in San Diego seeks a Technical Rules and Standards Associate I to support regulatory compliance for utility operations. You will evaluate, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance with technical standards across CIP, reliability, security, and safety.

The role involves audits, risk assessments, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory authorities and energy market participants. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.