Resource Operations Analyst (Mid / Sr Level) Portland, Oregon #112122
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Resource Operations Analyst (Mid / Sr Level) Portland, Oregon
#112122 Date: Apr 26, 2024 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp *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 PurposeProvides general
operating guidance to staff and field control operators as required
for resource operations, water management, generation schedules and
generation planning. Primary responsibility is to ensure consistent
and reliable planning and scheduling of the company's generation
assets capacity and energy. Responsibilities for this position
include the following:
- Develop operating plans to effectively manage water supply to
satisfy all multi-use objectives.
- Responsible for fulfilling PacifiCorp's resource stewardship
commitment to the environment and license compliance.
- Perform routine water balance and scheduling calculations
related to water management, environmental and recreation
objectives.
- Provide general resource operations and/or water management
guidance to business unit staff, field, and union personnel, both
internal and external to PacifiCorp related to hydro generation and
project operations to ensure delivery of production plans and
operational modifications.
- Provide technical operational and hydrologic support for
project licensing efforts.
- Proactively seek and plan optimal maintenance and outage
planning strategies.
- Prepare seasonal water supply forecasts as required for near
term and long term hydro operations planning.
- On call 24 hours for generation and water management assistance
to hydro resource and field operations personnel. In addition to
the above, responsibilities for the senior Level include the
following:
- Responsible for technical flood control operations guidance to
control operators and staff and compliance liaison.
- Development of environmental policy strategy, to actively
engage internal and external water and environmental stakeholders
as required for effective water management and environmental
decisions.
- Prepare long term operating plans and direction for hydro
position forecasting that achieves system and financial objectives
for the company.
- Manage the hydro book activities in order to maximize the value
of hydro resource flexibility. Balance hydro availability and
related uncertainty with market trading opportunities.Requirements
for this position include the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physical Science,
Mathematics, Hydrology or a related field; or the equivalent
combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three years of water management, power system
operations, and/or environmental management.
- Demonstrated professional experience in business and/or
economics. Communication and interpersonal skills to provide
concise understanding and support for actions to field staff and
union personnel.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, and Word
applications.
- Strong analytical skills with knowledge of mathematic
applications, information management and data analysis.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and with others in a diverse team
atmosphere. In addition to the above, requirements for the Senior
Level include the following:
- Minimum of five years of water management, power system
operations, and/or environmental management.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in business
and/or economics.
- Minimum of three years of experience in physical processes
related to weather and stream flow processes.Preferences
- Understanding of Company policies practices procedures,
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Understanding of the WECC transmission grid, power plants,
market hubs, and interchange points between companies.
- Working knowledge of hydrology and water management
strategies.
- Working knowledge of water supply forecasting techniques.
- Working knowledge of environmental issues related to
rivers.
- Working knowledge of resource optimization strategies and
modeling.
- Working knowledge of hydroelectric facilities and power system
operationsAdditional InformationReq Id: 112122 Company Code:
PacifiCorp Primary Location: PORTLAND Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: FTPersonnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring Range: $76,200 -
$103,100.00 This position is eligible for an annual discretionary
performance incentive bonus of up to 12% of salary. Benefits:
Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid
short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For
more information, please visit: Employees must be able to perform
the essential functions of the position with or without an
accommodation.At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and
inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required
by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or
military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any
other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal
law.Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are
contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and
drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in
several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in
Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the
laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers
positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those
covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career
Segment: Sustainability, Power Systems, Compliance, Operations
Manager, Equity, Energy, Legal, Operations,
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