Grid Operator or Senior Grid Operator – Portland, Oregon – #107689 (Portland, Oregon, OR, US, 97216)
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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
Exercise unilateral authority for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the bulk electric system (transmission and generation) under normal, emergency and black start conditions, complying with the NERC and WECC reliability standards. Act as a lead/expert in the work group. Identify business issues and recommends solutions to management. This position is expected to operate any of the disciplines (Transmission Operator, Balance & Interchange, and Energy desks) as assigned.
Responsibilities
Provide training and mentoring for all of the Grid Operators and able to contribute to the safe and reliable operation of all of the disciplines (Transmission Operator, Balance & Interchange, and Energy desks) as listed below:
- Independently operate the PacifiCorp transmission system in a safe and reliable manner, including emergency operations and black start restoration.
- Monitor and maintain bulk electric system equipment, transmission lines and paths within System Operating Limits, Interconnection Reliability
- Operating Limits, and schedule limits at all times, making schedule curtailments as necessary.