SoTalent · 1 day ago
Quality Specialist
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $194K/yr
7+ years expSoTalent is a leading energy and utilities organization seeking an experienced business professional to join its Electric Compliance Controls Validation team. The role focuses on strengthening quality management practices, validating regulatory controls, and ensuring compliance processes are effective and continuously improving.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Raja Panneerselvam
Responsibilities
Design and enhance processes to identify external regulatory requirements, benchmark best practices, validate control effectiveness, and summarize findings
Create controls, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms to assess the performance and sustainability of compliance programs
Lead and support business process analysis and reengineering initiatives; present insights, risks, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
Partner with directors and officers to develop strategies and corrective action plans that address root causes and prevent recurrence
Analyze failure and performance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements using industry and organizational knowledge
Provide coaching and guidance to team members and stakeholders on compliance and control validation practices
Operate effectively within a matrixed organization, influencing decision-making across multiple business units
Support the prioritization and evaluation of processes subject to regulatory control reviews
Travel across the service territory as required to support on-site assessments and validation activities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
7+ years of progressive experience in utility operations or another highly regulated industry
2+ years of experience conducting causal analysis, investigations, or root cause evaluations
Willingness to travel up to 70%
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience with regulatory oversight, audit readiness, and compliance leadership
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory frameworks related to electric or utility operations
Strong understanding of operations, maintenance, and engineering processes
Proven ability to present complex findings clearly to senior and executive audiences and gain alignment on next steps
Experience with process controls, instrumentation, structured process improvement, or reengineering methodologies
Strong interviewing and facilitation skills across all organizational levels
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in team environments
Certifications or training in auditing, causal analysis, process improvement, or project management (e.g., CIA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, compliance or ethics certifications)
Company
SoTalent
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase