DOE Picks First Marine Energy Projects for PacWave Test Site in Oregon

January 30, 2022
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Eight ocean energy projects representing the first round of open-water testing at the 20-MW PacWave South wave energy test site off the Oregon coast have garnered a combined $ 25 million in federal funding to support technology research, development, and demonstration at the trailblazing facility.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) on Jan 25 announced the project selections as part of its “Advancing Wave Energy Technologies through Open Water Testing at PacWave.” The project selections are notable because they are among the first at an actual open-water test facility that is dedicated to accelerating wave energy technology to commercial viability.

PacWave South: Pioneering Testing in Open Ocean Conditions

“Waves are created when wind blows over the surface of open water in the ocean, and this movement results in a large amount of natural energy,” explained WTOP. To capture this energy and convert it to carbon-free electricity, researchers use WECs, but “advancing wave energy converters requires testing in realistic conditions,” it noted.…

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Sr EMS Integrator / EMS Integrator – Portland, OR #105495 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)

January 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

Conduct analysis, create system specifications, develop, test and implement engineering, scientific, and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilize existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluate software packages and provide recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

  • Perform independent diagnosis, analysis, modeling, and repair of system issues in a rotating 24 x 7 on-call capacity. 
  • Perform the analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of real time energy management (EMS) applications. 
  • Formulate and define specifications for real-time applications in a multi-platform environment.
  • Modify/maintain the EMS software releases, custom functions, interfaces, and reports. 
  • Consult with the business on new functionality and enhancements to their systems.
  • Responsible for quality assurance and the evaluation of new and existing software products.
  • Act as the project lead for deploying new application functionality.
  • Coordinate the problem resolution process for systems, network, database, and application issues.
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How Power Plants Can Reduce Asset Integrity Risks with Digital Technology

January 26, 2022
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There are countless risks associated with power plant operations. For example, the risk of equipment failure is present in virtually every power plant system. In some cases, the risk is very low and could even be inconsequential. In others, it’s much higher and could be catastrophic, not only to plant operation, but also to the health and safety of workers. Understanding where the greatest risks lie and acting to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted incident should be high on every plant manager’s to-do list.

Digital technology has made the task of managing risk much easier. Tools are available today that can organize data and help users evaluate where the most probable and/or consequential failures are likely to occur. For example, risk-based asset integrity management (AIM) software, which often uses data imported from a plant historian or other legacy software systems, can sort and prioritize data to identify areas of concern and provide insight for decision-makers.

There are several companies that offer AIM products.…

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6 Types of Administrative Skills to Add to Your Resume

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Any industry you can think of has an “admin” component to it — document management, communication scheduling, recordkeeping, and process administration among other things. So it follows that people with strong administrative skills are always in demand. 

But what exactly are those skills and how do you convey them to a potential employer? This guide offers a lowdown. 

What are Administrative Skills?

Administrative skills are personal traits and expert qualities that help you manage business operations. In essence, a good administrator ensures that every company member and the workplace as a whole operates at high levels of speed, effectiveness, and efficiency. They need to be nimble in actions and strategic in their thinking. 

Administrative professionals have various operational and business-related responsibilities such as:

  • Recordkeeping and document management 
  • Project, event, and travel planning 
  • Workspace space management 
  • Internal and external communication 
  • Procurement and facilities management 
  • Customer/client relationships 
  • Stakeholder management 
  • Business process optimization and more! 

The scope of administrative assistant duties differ a lot depending on:

  • Seniority level — executive assistant vs office manager 
  • Industry — education, healthcare, financial services, tech, government, etc.
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