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Asset Risk Program Manager, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City UT #112340 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

October 7, 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.

 

 Department Overview
 
The Asset Risk Organization is responsible for identifying, quantifying, and developing mitigation strategies for risks to electric transmission and distribution assets, including system performance/reliability improvement and wildfire risk reduction.  The organization supports several objectives to 1) complete accurate, timely reporting on system performance and responses to data requests from regulatory entities; 2) meet all commitments outlined in our Wildfire Mitigation Plans; 3) continue to foster trusted relationships with key stakeholders; and 4) provide ongoing technical support and manage technology development for existing and new applications.

General Purpose

The Asset Risk Program Mgr is responsible for coordinating the development of an integrated risk strategy aligning programmatic efforts covering wildfire risk, reliability, and resilience within a common framework. This position will support development, approval, tracking, and reporting on cross-functional work to achieve strategic objectives within the integrated risk strategy.

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October 6, 2024
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Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions

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The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce emissions of toxic substances can stand, dealing a blow to several Republican-led states and […]

The post Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Writing a Time Off Request: Tips and Template

October 5, 2024
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writing a time off letter

Did you know that almost half of Americans who have paid time off (PTO) take less time than their employer offers? Some don’t want to fall behind in their work. Others fear letting down their bosses or colleagues. 

Yet, taking time to decompress is important because it helps prevent physical and mental health issues, accumulated due to prolonged stress and fatigue. Rest then leads to better cognitive performance, which increases your productivity and satisfaction. So you should never feel guilty about filing a time off request — and here’s how you do it. 

How to Request Time Off

Unfortunately, only three states (Maine, Nevada, and Illinois) have employment laws that mandate paid time off accumulation for employees. The rest leave the decision at the employer’s discretion. So the employer can legally deny your time off request unless it’s guaranteed by The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 

Hence, you need to be strategic about how you frame your request and when you submit a time off request form.…

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

October 4, 2024
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $ 1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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Associate Generation Operator – Portland, Oregon #112701 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

October 3, 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

Continuously maintain Real Power Balance, ensuring compliance with all applicable reliability requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Evaluate the Resource Operations Plan and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) optimized market solution and execute the plans within the constraints of real-time system conditions. Validate accuracy of load and variable energy resource (VER) forecasts, and dispatch system generation efficiently, to balance the electric system and deliver the lowest net power cost solution to customers. 

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Maintain compliance with NERC/FERC/WECC and Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements.
  • Maintain accurate unit capabilities in the Energy Supply Management System (EMS) and CAISO Market Model.
  • Reliably and economically balance current system load and resource requirements.
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