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Manager, Stakeholder Policy & Engagement (Portland, OR) – 107890 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

June 12, 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:

Design, deliver, and successfully implement stakeholder processes and outcomes in response to goals and regulatory requirements in California, Oregon, and California. Identify and develop opportunities for broad and diverse stakeholder engagement and incorporation of feedback from stakeholders into business decision making and outcomes. Ensure success of equity-based processes through tracking to stated goals and objectives, statutory and regulatory requirements, and expectations. Implements and supports company programs and policies which have a direct impact on customers and company goals.

Responsibilities:

Develop/maintain a stakeholder engagement “playbook,” a tool to assist business units as they stand-up stakeholder processes, including equity-based requirements.
Direct the development and implementation of Advisory Group requirements to support the equitable distribution of benefits and the reduction of risk for vulnerable populations including the development of new programs for low-income customer support, the reduction of energy burden for vulnerable populations, and other ways to equitably distribute clean energy benefits to utility customers.

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Sr Resource Valuation/Planning Analyst or Resource Valuation/Planning Spclst – Portland, OR – 105801 (Portland, OR, US, 97232)

June 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

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

Responsibilities of the Sr Resource Valuation/Planning Analyst include the following:

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.

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Senior Product Manager – Portland, Oregon – #107830 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

June 4, 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

Design, deliver, and successfully implement resilience, voluntary renewable, and similar program offerings or services. Identify and develop opportunities for new, innovative, cost effective products. Analyze and develop positions on emerging technologies as well as provide input into program and technology strategy development. Evaluate cost effectiveness of program proposals, maintain compliance with company tariffs related to program delivery. Responsible for the management and administration of program agreements with delivery vendors as well as the development of delivery infrastructure in support of programs assigned.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop innovative opportunities for cost effective programs and projects which meet corporate objectives and customer needs.
Responsible for customer impacts, regulatory inquiries, and other customer specific issues associated with program implementation, administration and delivery
Develop and maintain program budgets, financial performance and results.
Adhere to corporate procurement guidelines for the acquisition of resources.

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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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Assistant Station Meter and Relay Technician (Local 659) – Klamath Falls, Oregon – #108025 (Klamath Falls, Oregon, OR, US, 97601)

May 27, 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

Union Field Operations Careers

Pacific Power is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Station Meter and Relay Technician. This position is a hands-on, in-the-field, training position similar to an apprenticeship. Successful candidates will work with or under the direction of Journeyman Technicians to learn the Meter and Relay Trade. A minimum period of two (2) years, as defined by labor management agreements, will be allowed to complete all study materials and examinations. The two-year training course is divided into eight quarters with each quarter consisting of bookwork and hands-on tasks, with a test administered at the end of each quarter. A passing score is required on all tests before advancing to the next quarter of training. All hands-on tasks will be performed during normal business hours; however bookwork will be completed outside of work.

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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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