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Bid# 003 – PCC System Operator or Trainee 4001/9675 – Local 125 (System PWR CNTRL CTR) – Req# 114400 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)

February 7, 2026

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IBEW Local 125 Bid Board

Bid 114400-003. Posted 01/26/2026. Will close 02/02/2026. * 1 or more positions *

Shift: Rotating Shifts

Location: System PWR CNTRL CTR

Position awarded in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

NOTICE: If there are no bidders qualified as a System Operator, may be filled as System Operator Trainee.

General Purpose

17.3.17 A System Operator is a System Operator at PCC who monitors and controls the electrical system and alarms, issues holds, clearances and assurances, operates computerized systems (i.e. EMS/SCADA, CADOPS and COMPASS), prepares and executes switching orders, maintains accurate logs and performs dispatching duties as assigned. A System Operator is a qualified Journeyman or non-journeyman meeting the pre-qualifications in Section 14.2.9 and who has successfully completed the System Operator training program.

A System Operator Trainee is expected to move through the training program established by the JQC within the timeline established by the committee.

After hours call out for the work described above shall first be to the System Operator, second the Leads, and third to the General Foreman, .

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PCC Region System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) – Portland, Oregon – #114192 (Portland, OR, US, 97216)

November 19, 2025

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

A System Operator is a System Operator at PCC who monitors and controls the electrical system and alarms, issues holds, clearances and assurances, operates computerized systems (i.e. EMS/SCADA, CADOPS and COMPASS), prepares and executes switching orders, maintains accurate logs and performs dispatching duties as assigned. A System Operator is a qualified Journeyman or non-journeyman meeting the pre-qualifications in Section 14.2.9 and who has successfully completed the System Operator training program.

A System Operator Trainee is expected to move through the training program established by the JQC within the timeline established by the committee.

After hours call out for the work described above shall first be to the System Operator, second the Leads, and third to the General Foreman, .

Responsibilities

A System Operator is an electrically trained person with a current NERC certification who has a functional understanding of substation equipment and line equipment operation, has a clear and thorough understanding of switching processes, and can provide routine and emergency instructions for clearances, assurances, holds, paralleling feeders, charging authorizations and miscellaneous switching procedures.

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Associate Generation Operator – Portland, Oregon #114101 (Portland, OR, US, 97232)

October 30, 2025

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.1

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 current and future day Resource Operations Plan and make data driven decisions to adjust the resource plan to accommodate system requirements, ensuring reliable load service. Evaluate market solutions provided by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Energy Imbalance Market (EIM). Execute the plans within the constraints of real-time system conditions. Validate accuracy of load and variable energy resource (VER) forecasts, and efficiently dispatch system generation resources to balance the electric system and deliver the lowest net power cost solution to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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.

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Grid Operator IV – Portland, Oregon – #113521 (Portland, OR, US, 97216)

May 23, 2025

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

The position provides technical expertise for PacifiCorp real-time operations. This position has responsibility for real-time operational oversight for PacifiCorp’s Bulk Electric Transmission System, market operations (energy imbalance market), and balance and interchange functions which includes real-time communication and coordination with the reliability coordinator and other interconnected entities. Function as the lead/SME in the work group. Responsible for coordinating integrated operational objectives, daily and seasonal operation plans, and ensuring successful completion of objectives by a real-time operating team within a control center environment.

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)

Provide technical expertise for the real-time operation of the Company transmission grid, market, and balancing authority area operations to ensure safe, reliable service following good utility practice criteria and guidelines set by national electric reliability council, federal energy regulatory commission and the regional reliability council.

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PCC System Operator or Trainee (Local 125) – Portland, Oregon – #108418 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)

January 19, 2025

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Join Our Team!

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.

Responsibilities

A PCC Region System Operator is responsible for monitoring and directing the safe and reliable operation of electric transmission, substation, and distribution systems. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for writing and directing primary voltage planned and emergency switching as well as alarm response and outage restoration dispatching duties as assigned. System Operators are trained, certified and responsible for ensuring operations adhere to relevant Federal safe work practices (OSHA 1910.269), Union/Company accident prevention manuals and critical infrastructure protection (NERC) and standards of conduct (FERC) regulation.

Performs fault location, isolation, and load restoration techniques and the communication therein to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.
Ensures relay zones of protection are identified and determines how these will affect system operation in view of switching to be performed.
Monitors and maintains system voltage at acceptable levels to prevent damage to electric equipment and monitors and controls equipment to mitigate line and equipment over-loading conditions.

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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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