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Tacoma Public Utilities · 22 hours ago

Senior Hydro Operations Data Analyst

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $160K/yr

4+ years exp

Tacoma Public Utilities is seeking a Senior Hydro Operations Data Analyst to join their Resource Operations team within the Power Management division. This role involves directing operations of hydroelectric projects, optimizing resource value, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient resource management and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

With guidance support the team using scientific methods, processes, algorithms to help maintain and improve our operational tools

Model near-term and mid-term operations and optimization of Tacoma Power’s resource portfolio to maximize value, ensure reliability, and maintain compliance with regulatory, contractual, and license requirements

Develop and implement operations plans based on hydrologic conditions, market forecasts, load projections, and unit availability to support efficient resource dispatch and trading strategies

Provide guidance and technical expertise to wholesale trading, power scheduling, and operations staff; participate in daily and monthly strategy meetings to align near-term and forward operations

Maintain, enhance, and utilize decision support tools and models to optimize water management, unit efficiency, and resource planning; monitor technological advancements to improve operational capabilities

Represent Power Management in internal and external meetings, coordinating generation and transmission outages, negotiating operational needs, and supporting cross-departmental collaboration

Serve as subject matter expert and on-call resource, including training staff, supporting BPA Slice contract operations, and contributing to forward sales and hedging strategies

Qualification

Electrical power operational modelingStatistical modeling toolsHydroelectric power knowledgeTechnical expertiseInvestigative skillsPresentation skills