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Operational Risk Validation Intern

PG&E
United States, California, Oakland
Apr 07, 2026
Requisition ID# 171728 Job Category: Administrative / Clerical Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Gen Counsel, Ethics, Risk & Compliance Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City Department Overview Operational Risk Validation (ORV) assesses and validates risk mitigations and controls to confirm PG&E's highest-risk programs are being executed effectively and are driving measurable risk reduction. ORV partners with risk, compliance, and operational teams andconductsfield observations and front-line dialogue to understand how work is performed in practice and where gaps may exist. The team delivers assessments and recommendations that help strengthen controls, inform future risk reduction efforts (including emerging risks), and advocate for resources needed to reduce risk toan appropriate level. Position Summary TheinternwithinOperational Risk Validation willsupportstrategic planningand coordination,processand riskanalytics,standard work andprocedure development,andteam governancefor the Operational Risk Validation team. The successful candidate is organized, curious, and comfortable working across stakeholders. They should be able to synthesize information, create clear documentation, and communicate progress. Interest in operations, risk, compliance, and/or process improvement. This positionwillinclude travel for on-site/field visits and team meetings to learn more about PG&E operations and how risk mitigation work is delivered in practice. PG&E isprovidingthe hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $24.52 to $35.37 Job Responsibilities Lead creation of onboarding materials for the ORV team (e.g., team overview, key contacts, rhythms of business, templates, FAQs) and iterate based on feedback from recent joiners Document and improve team governance (e.g., intake steps, work planning, reporting cadence) and support change management by creating clear job aids and adoption communications Support the development of templates and standard work (e.g., briefing decks, one-page summaries, checklists, intake forms) Participate in ORV team site/field visits, synthesize observations into actionable insights, and support risk advisories by incorporating field learnings into summaries, recommendations, and team materials Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset byidentifyingopportunities to simplify, standardize, and clarify team workflows Assistwith drafting and organizing materials for leadership readouts (e.g., status slides, talking points, and summaries) Collaborate across the enterprise with professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to learn Qualifications Minimum: Qualified candidates are pursuing aBachelor's degree inEngineering, Business,or related fieldatan accredited University Studentsmustbe continuingtheireducation towardstheirdegree during and/or aftertheinternship High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma No previous experience Desired: Strong written and verbal communication skills;proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Experience with project/program management concepts (coursework, student projects, or prior internship) Experience creating documentationand/or improving processes Interest in utility operations, risk management, compliance, or operational excellence PG&Eisunable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1or other student visa for this position.