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Rising electric rates are the most overlooked barrier to customer adoption of EVs

December 10, 2024
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Compared to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV), electric vehicles (EVs) cost much less to drive. They also cost far less to maintain. EV adoption rates are rising, especially in states such as California, but even then EVs have an exceptionally low share of vehicles on the road. As stated on Edmunds: “According to an Experian Automotive Market Trends report from the..
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Utility Specialist Meterman (Local 659) – Medford, Oregon – #112837 (MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501)

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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

 

A Utility Specialist Meterman is a qualified employee who shall perform work mutually agreed to by the Company and Union. Duties typically assigned to the Utility Specialist Meterman are Collections/Connects/Disconnects/Removal; Replacement or exchange of single-phase self-contained meters; locates; pole test and treat; Joint Use Coordination; Equipment Operation and others as agreed to by the Company and Union. The Utility Specialist Meterman may be required to hold a Commercial Driving license as dictated by the assigned duties and pass minimum qualification requirements as mutually agreed to by the Company and the Union. The Utility Specialist Meterman with proper training may be assigned to drive or operate equipment.

Responsibilities

 

The Utility Specialist Meterman will perform labor necessary to assist with the installing, maintaining, repairing and/or operating Company equipment and facilities. Performance of duties may include: meter reading, collections, meter replacement/removal/exchange, pole test and treat, joint use coordination, equipment operation, clean-up work, debris removal, loading and unloading materials, storage of items, digging, grounds maintenance, fueling vehicles, cleaning and painting equipment and performing work using various hand-held tools.

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Functional Resume: What It is and When to Go for It

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You know the drill: a great resume should detail your “marketable” skills, work experience, and accomplishments. That’s not new information.  What many people don’t know is that they can choose how that information is presented. Yes! You have the power to format your resume in a way that paints you in the best light. And for some applicants, going for a functional resume may be a better option. 

What is a Functional Resume? 

A functional resume (also known as a skills-based resume) emphasizes your core competencies and skills, instead of how you’ve acquired these. Instead of presenting your jobs in the order of recency, you make a list of different categories of relevant skills, followed by an abbreviated work history that ties directly to your skillset, and a summary of your Education and professional training. 

The above may sound ‘controversial’, since chronological resumes are the go-to for most applicants. But traditional recruitment is progressively giving way to skills-based hiring, driven by candidates’ proven competencies. …

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Avantus Signs PPA with Arizona Utility for 100-MW Solar Project

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A major U.S. solar power developer announced it has a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS) for the energy produced from the Kitt Solar Project. Avantus, the […]

The post Avantus Signs PPA with Arizona Utility for 100-MW Solar Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Best Practices for Mitigating Hail Damage to Solar Projects

December 8, 2024
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Mitigating against the risk of hail for solar projects is both extremely complicated and more straightforward than you may think. Natural catastrophes (NatCat), particularly hail, pose a significant risk for […]

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Engineer II, Portland, OR, or Salt Lake City, UT #112952 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

December 6, 2024
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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

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 generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives. 
  • Develop electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments. 
  • Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
  • Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters.
  • Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.
  • Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
  • Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • A minimum of two years of directly related experience in engineering related field.
  • Knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
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