Regulatory Manager/Administrator, Offshore Wind

We're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

• The role is a key part of Equinor’s Renewables (REN) Americas business and will support regulatory/government relations and compliance, general regulatory affairs, and high-level stakeholder engagement including key regulators and policymakers, in coordination with overall Stakeholder, Permitting, Legislative efforts
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of regulatory agency dynamics and cross-agency impacts as well as regulatory processes and proceedings.
• Leveraging regulatory experience to develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring/participation and tracking system for Equinor’s engagement in relevant state regulatory proceedings in California - including workshops, hearings, public meetings, business and voting meetings at all relevant agencies, as required.
• Participates in relevant industry associations and work groups and coordinates with state and local legislative efforts and federal regulatory and legislative efforts
• Coordinates development of a comprehensive strategy across agencies for market support, regulatory compliance and administrative efficiencies
• Actively monitors, reports on and analyzes regulatory developments, proposed policies and issues impacting offshore wind and renewables market and operations in California and coordinates participation in proceedings – including preparation of filings and testimony as needed
• Provides Project Team and as required REN USA updates on milestones, filings and proceeding outcomes in California, and periodically updates project Strategic Plan for regulatory and policy
• Coordinates with industry partners, consultants and others to execute Projects’ Strategic Outreach and Stakeholder Outreach Plans and helps drive regulatory outcomes consistent with company, association and other allied parties’ priorities.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• 5 years of demonstrated experience/active engagement with regulatory agencies, with responsible or leadership role preferred
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, public administration or other related field/ and/or graduate level or law degree
• Broad familiarity with regulatory processes and/or administrative actions at the state level
• Requires knowledge of California state agency roles and jurisdictions
• Well versed in regulatory terminology, processes and procedures.
• Effectiveness as an external communicator and representative of the company and our values
• Strong writing, verbal and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment, to collaborate, take initiative and communicate on an enterprise-wide basis
• Salary range $116,285.00 to $174,480.00

General information

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

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