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Load Forecast Analyst – Portland, OR – #107215 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

May 31, 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

Conduct analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Critically review model input and output, provide support for and verify the accuracy of the load forecast, identifying any issues which have the potential to impact the forecast.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of sales and revenue forecasts using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
Critically analyze load research data to be able to project usage impacts.
Develop long-term energy sales and customer forecasts using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
Design load research samples and process customer class loads.
Interpret data, for purposes of formulating significant model inputs.
Provide modeling and other analytical support to the unit’s senior staff and internal clients.
Research and utilize outside sources of information to interpret and support forecasted results and actual load evaluations.
Assist in the preparation of reports, testimony, and business presentations on the load forecast, highlighting the various drivers such as economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs.

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Associate, Mid-Level, Senior or Principal T&D Specialist (Substation) – Portland, OR – #107458 (Portland, OR, US, 97216)

May 23, 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

The T&D Specialist provides real-time substation apparatus support to field personnel in order to expedite both planned and unplanned outages throughout Pacificorp. Employees in this role act as a resource to operations to investigate and resolve problem situations and complex issues. This support is provided either on-site or remotely depending on the situation. The T&D Specialist also researches, analyzes, develops and implements new programs, systems and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions and trains the operations group on evolving policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Associate Level position include the following:

Provide technical support to operation & control functions within the business
Provide solutions to issues with substation transformers, load tap changers, circuit interrupting devices, & cap banks
Support substation operations during equipment overhauls
Travel as necessary to support the operation effectiveness of substation equipment
Under direction, develop & modify policies & practices to improve the effective operation of PacifiCorp’s substations & transmission & distribution system
Recommend solutions to improve system performance & reliability
Analyze substation schemes & prints & prepare field notebooks & outlines for installation of relays, & maintain file of field tests
Assist with improvement of substation policies, procedures & other documentation that govern all aspects of electrical operations & ensure they are fully integrated with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements
Work with engineers & operations staff to resolve substation design issues
Provide training as needed for various departments including dispatch, relay technicians, relay technician trainees, substation journeyman, substation journeyman apprentices, communication technicians, communication technician trainees, & switchman

In addition to the above, Mid-Level will include the following responsibilities:

Provide technical support for moderately complex substation functions within the business
Develop & modify policies & practices to improve the effectiveness of PacifiCorp’s substation network
Improve substation policies, procedures & other documentation & ensure they are fully integrated with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements

In addition to the above, the Senior Level will include the following responsibilities:

Lead development & implementation processes & procedures to enhance the operational effectiveness of substations
Evaluate substation policies, procedures & other documentation & ensure all aspects of electrical operations are in accordance with company safety procedures, legislative requirements & meet all NERC reliability standard requirements
Supervise local relay technicians, communication technicians, & substation journeymen & develop & review daily & weekly schedules when required
Analyze substation schemes & prints and prepare field notebooks & outlines for installation of substation equipment

In addition to the above, the Principal Level will include the following responsibilities:

Lead apparatus support personnel to effectively & punctually complete tasks, projects, & training responsibilities

Requirements

Requirements for the Associate Level position include the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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T&D Compliance Manager – Portland, Oregon – #107672 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97232)

May 19, 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 end-to-end project management responsibilities for establishing and maintaining all aspects for PacifiCorp’s corporate compliance required to conform and comply with current and emerging Wildfire Mitigation Plans, programs, state specific codes and statutes, and other regulatory requirements across all six PacifiCorp states, including all filings, initiatives and programs performed to comply with these current and emerging requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, stand up, and execute an on-going and annual internal compliance assessment programs to continuously assess and ensure compliance to state specific rules, codes, and filed plans or other commitments.
Function as face-of-the-company regarding compliance protocols, proceedings, workshops, filings, and audits.
Develop plans to complete data requests and coordinate delivery of data requests relating to compliance activities, external audits, or filings on time.
Liaison with external auditors as needed to manage and complete routine external audits performed by independent evaluators or Commission Staff.

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Sr Marketing & Trading Contracts Administrator (Portland, OR) #107660 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

May 15, 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

Administers program(s) and/or function(s) involving development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, communication and reporting. Specifically, the Marketing & Trading Contracts group keeps track of several hundred contracts under which the company carries out its wholesale energy trading business. Contracts include power sale and power purchase agreements, facility ownership agreements, power exchanges and transmission service agreements. The group is responsible for the record keeping, tracking, ongoing maintenance and regular administration of these agreements.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert and provide guidance to associate and career level administrators to ensure, accurate and timely contract administration.
Receive, process and review contracts and other related documents for completeness and prepare summaries as required in determination of Company responsibilities.
Responsible for the transmission book reporting, trade ticket processing and routing, and come-up spreadsheet tracking and distribution.

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Grid Operations Outage Project Manager – Portland, Oregon – #108056 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97216)

May 11, 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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Customer Care Specialist $200.00 Bonus – Portland, Oregon – #107521 (Portland, OR, US, 97232)

May 7, 2022

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Power your career and work for a company that focuses on customer first!

At PacifiCorp we have a bold vision that our customers are taken care of through sustainable affordable and reliable energy. We are the largest grid operator in the western United States, serving 1.9 million and growing customers in six states that include: Oregon, Washington California, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah.

Our customer-first focus presents the opportunity for interaction with our customers one-on-one, making personalized and valued experiences for each customer whether it be answering their inquires with a first call resolution mindset, educating customers on energy efficiency or sharing with them about programs we offer such as renewable energy options.

As a care specialist, you will provide customer care by telephone and email to existing and future customers. You will assist with billing, credit and collections, service requests, energy efficiency and customer account management. In addition, you will assist customers regarding service outages, restoration of electric services, electric service billings, regulatory billing requirements and company policy and practice.

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