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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 Purpose

 Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions.  Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions. Responsible for external contract resource management and liaising between Field Operations and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• This role will specifically assist with managing external contract resources in support of field operations managers to effectively deliver planned capital and maintenance projects that are to be constructed using external contract resources.
• Under general direction, serve as the liaison between Field Operations and external contractors to ensure optimal resource utilization and to derive maximum value from the line service agreement.
• May assist in procurement and delivery of the Transmission and Distribution Capital and OMAG plan from a contract resource perspective.
• Responsible for all related reporting including specific business result monthly summaries.
• Coordinate, review and provide input to invoicing, accruals and other business practices and procedures related to the delivery of annual plans.
• Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems. 
• Support business objectives, strategies and plans.
• Under general direction, assist with allocating contract resources.
• Promote safety in the workplace.
• May respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
• Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
• Work with various stakeholders to develop systems and processes.
• Provide assistance to Field managers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
• Five years of directly related experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external. 
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferences

• Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
• Previous supervisory or functional management experience or completion of the Assistant Manager training program. Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices. 

Additional Information

Req Id: 111257 
Company Code: PacifiCorp   
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule:FT  
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $ 98,200 – $ 115,500  

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.