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Distribution Systems Engineer (I, II, Senior or Senior II) – Klamath Falls, Oregon – #109150 (Klamath Falls, Oregon, OR, US, 97601)

October 22, 2022

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General Purpose

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s distribution facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:

Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.
Develop distribution system engineering studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.
Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:

Design, develop, modify, and evaluate distribution systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
Develop moderately complex distribution system electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.

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Planning Financial/Analyst Manager – Portland, Oregon – #109305 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97232)

October 18, 2022

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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

Manage the day-to-day operations of a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establish and implement business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manage and allocate financial and employee resources… Implement and support Company programs and policies. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.

Responsibilities

Design and implement special studies and analyses of factors affecting energy commodity prices, and market and industry responses to prices.
Develop strategies to improve market forecasting methods and models.
Advise organization on potential and expected market conditions, considering fundamental factors driving energy markets
Model and forecast economic behavior of energy resource related markets and industry segments including oil, natural gas, emissions credit and power consuming industries.
Develop highly complex reports and presentations and communicate conclusions and recommendations to client organizations and senior management.

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Grid Operations Outage Project Manager – Portland, Oregon – #109088 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97216)

October 14, 2022

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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 all facets of the planning and coordination of all bulk electric system (BES) outages, which includes associated equipment or schemes associated with the operation of the BES.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and coordination of outages on all BES elements for the PACE and PACW BAA’s including all capital and maintenance projects that require outages to be placed into service or have equipment taken out of service.
Provide oversight to the Area/Transmission Planners that are assigned to the Outage Coordination Office.
Oversee the coordination of outages with our interconnection customers, Energy Supply Management, Transmission Services, PacifiCorp project managers, and the Peak Reliability Coordinator.
Provide insight and operational guidance to the grid operations shift supervisors and grid operators in real-time.
Organize and maintain the Coordinated Outage Management, Planning and
Scheduling System (“COMPASS”) database.

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Planning/Financial Analysis – Portland, Oregon – #109074 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 24, 2022

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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

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior staff and management through analysis and modeling of the financial and economic implications of PacifiCorp initiatives, strategic programs, and operational activities.
Test, refine, and implement portions of production cost, business planning, long-term financial forecasting, revenue requirements and other economic and financial analysis models.
Assess the economic and financial impact of issues and proposals on shareholders and customers.
Provide presentations, modeling, and other analytical advice and support to senior staff, management, and other internal clients.
Perform assignments requiring analysis, integration and creativity for which the purpose, objectives, and methods are well defined.

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Director, Main Grid Operations – Portland, Oregon – #108631 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97216)

September 8, 2022

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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

Manages and directs the day to day (24/7) operations of a multi-state bulk electric system (BES) or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Typically supervises manager-level employees.

Responsibilities

Oversight and management of departments involved in controlling the bulk electric transmission system (grid operations), balance and interchange, energy imbalance market (EIM) operations.
Establish strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals.
Manage and allocate financial and employee resources for the efficient operation of transmission and grid operations.
Develop plans, processes, operating policies, targets, measurements and implement tools to establish best practices for transmission and market operations.

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Resource Valuation/Planning Specialist – Portland, Oregon – #108053 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

July 30, 2022

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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 operates and maintains optimization models used for long-term resource planning, asset valuation, production cost analytics, and resource acquisition.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate optimization models used to develop the integrated resource plan (IRP), asset valuation studies, production cost analytics, and resource acquisition including the following activities:
- Ensure model assumptions are current and accurate (examples include loads, unit characteristics, fuel costs, environmental policy, transmission, resource retirements, and resource additions)
- Document inputs and outputs.
- Troubleshoot model errors.
- Review forecast/model results to ensure they are reasonable and consistent with input assumptions.
Update model data and model configuration when new versions of the software are released.
Compile and interpret large and complex data sets to formulate model inputs.
Complete ad-hoc analysis in support of resource investment, resource acquisition, and structured commercial transaction opportunities.
Complete writing assignments that describe model methods, assumptions, and results.

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