Associate Generation Operator - Portland, Oregon #112701
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Associate Generation Operator - Portland, Oregon #112701 Date:
Oct 3, 2024 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp
*PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and
sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence,
environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General PurposeContinuously maintain Real Power Balance, ensuring
compliance with all applicable reliability requirements of the
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western
Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC). Evaluate the Resource Operations Plan
and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Energy
Imbalance Market (EIM) optimized market solution and execute the
plans within the constraints of real-time system conditions.
Validate accuracy of load and variable energy resource (VER)
forecasts, and dispatch system generation efficiently, to balance
the electric system and deliver the lowest net power cost solution
to customers. Responsibilities of this position include the
following:Maintain compliance with NERC/FERC/WECC and Open Access
Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements.Maintain accurate unit
capabilities in the Energy Supply Management System (EMS) and CAISO
Market Model.Reliably and economically balance current system load
and resource requirements.Determine available excess supply
available. Determine and communicate required reliability-based
energy transactions, to PacifiCorp Energy Transaction Traders.
Collaborate with resource management, resource planning, and gas
scheduling to develop the most efficient and reliable operating
strategy.Monitor the economic and reliable dispatch of the
Company's generating assets on an hourly basis.Communicate plant
dispatch instructions electronically and via verbal communication
with plant operators. Identify internal system failures and
implement corrective action.Author and maintain best operating
practices and procedures.Maintain and update internal tools and
calculations.Inform the resource planning group, load and VER
forecasting groups, and day ahead operations to areas of
improvement in the Day Ahead Resource Plan. Maintain professional
and effective relationships with generating plant and reliability
operations personnel.Requirements for this position include the
following:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics,
Marketing or a related field; or the equivalent combination of
education and experience.Ability to obtain the NERC Balance and
Interchange certification or equivalent within 90 days.Ability to
analyze market conditions and identify resource opportunities and
resource management improvements.Communication and interpersonal
skills necessary to develop industry contacts, establish
relationships, and negotiate outcomes.Proficient with the use of
personal computers and automated tools to support resource analysis
activity.Position work hours are non-standard.PreferencesPrior
experience in generation dispatch.Analytical skills in order to
understand market conditions and to analyze resource
opportunities.Additional InformationReq Id: 112701 Company Code:
PacifiCorpPrimary Location: PORTLAND Department: FT Schedule:
Personnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range: $87,600 - $103,100 This
position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance
incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary. Benefits: Health care,
retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and
long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information,
please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation.At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career Segment:
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