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Generation Operator (Associate, Mid or Senior-Level) – Portland, Oregon – 110567 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

May 22, 2023

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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

Evaluate the Day Ahead 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 deliver the lowest net power cost solution to customers. Ensure 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).

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 to be marketed by Marketing Function Employees (MFEs).

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Generation Operator (Associate, Mid or Senior-Level) – Portland, Oregon – 110231 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

April 28, 2023

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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

Evaluate the Day Ahead 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 deliver the lowest net power cost solution to customers. Ensure 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).

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 to be marketed by Marketing Function Employees (MFEs).

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Associate Quality Assurance Program Manager/Quality Assurance Program Manager (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

February 15, 2023

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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

The quality assurance program manager leads information technology quality and testing initiatives across Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Establish and implement quality assurance objectives, strategies, and plans. Responsible for program deficiency tracking and reporting. Analyzes deficiencies in service or performance and recommends product or service improvements to address problems. Develop and maintain quality assurance standards for information technology.

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and oversee the IT quality assurance strategy, objectives, and standards.
Defines test strategy, tools, processes, and timelines for quality assurance of new and existing products and features.
Builds, leads and mentors a team of quality assurance engineers, perform reviews, sets objectives and provides coaching to staff.
Works closely and collaboratively with the project leads and development and architecture teams to establish the process for clear and efficient operations and communications related to the overall quality assurance process.

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Grid Operator (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) – Portland, Oregon – #109808 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97216)

January 30, 2023

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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

The Associate Grid Operator position continues to learn and participate in activities related to exercising unilateral authority for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (Transmission and Generation) under normal, emergency and black start conditions, complying with the NERC and WECC reliability standards. This position is expected to operate any of the disciplines (Transmission System Operator, Balance & Interchange Operator, and Energy Grid Operator) as assigned, under minimal supervision.

In addition to, the Grid Operator position will exercise unilateral authority for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (Transmission and Generation) under normal, emergency, and black start conditions, complying with NERC and WECC reliability standards. This position is expected to operate any of the disciplines (Transmission System Operator, Balance & Interchange Operator, and Energy Grid Operator) as assigned.

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Energy Transaction Trader (Associate, Mid or Senior-Level) – Portland, Oregon -109921 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

January 26, 2023

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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

Analyze market conditions, develop and communicate strategies to lower Net Power Costs including; negotiate sales and purchases of wholesale power, transmission and financial instruments, consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. Manages bids and monitors performance for resources participating in the Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Associate Energy Transaction Trader include the following:

Sell or purchase energy, to balance current system load and resource requirements and to reduce Net Power Costs.
Collaborate with Energy Supply Management personnel to develop strategies to optimize available generation assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce Net Power Costs.
Manage bid submissions for resources participating in Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.
Monitor the dispatch of the Company’s generating assets on an hourly basis, including use of limited resources and renewable resources to reduce Net Power Costs.

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Power Marketer/Originator – MFE (Associate, Mid or Senior-Level) #109899 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

January 22, 2023

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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

This position is responsible for assisting Power Marketer/Originators with the negotiation of power purchase agreements, including qualified facilities to enhance value and reduce risk to customers. Assist and influence the design, development and implementation of strategies and plans for effective commodity contract management, restructuring, and effective dispute resolution with respect to wholesale, qualified facility and retail customers.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

Assist in buying and selling of energy wholesale products and services from wholesale qualified entities to enhance value or reduce risk exposure in the WECC May direct transactions within specified risk management established policy limits.
Assist in restructuring existing contractual obligations.
Identify opportunities for new transactions.
Establish and develop relationships with key individuals and entities in the wholesale marketplace.
Feed market intelligence back into the organization.
Drive transactions through the internal evaluation and approval process.

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