PacifiCorp · 1 day ago
Real Time Operations Planning Engineer (I, II or III) - Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging. The role involves providing real-time and day-ahead planning analysis of the PacifiCorp transmission system to maintain system reliability and implement changes to the CAISO EDAM market solution.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Conduct engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution
Coordinate with CAISO Engineers, Market Operators, and PacifiCorp Operators to implement reliability centric changes to the Market Solution
Provide real-time operational support for market solutions errors that result in reliability impacts
Perform system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of the transmission systems
Determine methods and techniques to obtaining results that mitigate wildfire risk and improve system reliability
Review the Reliability Coordinator’s OPA to ensure PacifiCorp’s Transmission system performance for the operational day
As a team, provide 7 day a week support for market solution analysis
Provide technical oversight and guidance (mentor) to less experienced engineers and operational teams that support increased system reliability
Conduct moderately complex engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, various OPA’s, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution
Provide day ahead and real-time operational support for market solutions errors that could result in reliability impacts
Author and/or review operating policies and procedures to ensure system reliability during market operations
Assist with base case review and development for operator training (Market, Transmission, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Teamwork skills that support solutions to real-time operational issues
Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress real-time control center operational environment while maintaining focus and calmness
Good communication and interpersonal skills
7 day a week availability to support system operational requirements
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools
A minimum of 2 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof
Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets
Understanding of the electric utility business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reliability standards, transmission planning standards, and industry practices
A minimum of 5 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof
Preferred
Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets. Planning Operations experience preferred
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is an electric power company in the northwestern United States. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Carroll
Chief Executive Officer
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