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Pacificorp ESM Generation Dispatch Manager - Portland, OR -112409 in PORTLAND, Oregon

ESM Generation Dispatch Manager - Portland, OR -112409

Date: Jun 25, 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 Purpose

Functionally manage and advise the hourly operation of the Energy Supply Management Generation Dispatch function. Ensure compliance with all national and regional standards. This position is responsible for oversight of hourly generation dispatch, real-power balance, optimizing system generating assets, and EIM participation consistent with the strategic direction of the Company, for the purpose of reducing net power costs. This position will oversee the daily activity around real-time power supply operations including system balancing, generation dispatch, outage management, and reliability functions.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.

  • Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities and provide guidance and recommendations.

  • Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC/WECC standards and prudent utility practices.

  • Develop and maintain operator training plan in alignment with NERC PER-005 and NERC PER-006.

  • Train Generation Operators and document training completion utilizing approved departmental guidelines.

  • Maintain situational awareness of the current Delegation Agreement between Grid Operations and Energy Supply Management, and monitor compliance with BAL-001, BAL-002, and BAL-003.

  • Advise on changes to NERC/FERC/WECC standards and develop operating procedures that will ensure continued compliance.

  • Obtain and monitor real-time status information pertaining to available generation to meet the organization's obligations.

  • Evaluate and advise on the operational status of ESM Real-Time Generation and the current Generation Alert status, and reporting requirements in coordination with NERC EOP-004.

  • Provide documentation and support for all FERC/NERC audit preparation.

  • Collaborate with resource management, resource planning, and gas scheduling to develop the most efficient and reliable operating strategy.

  • Evaluate the daily resource plan for operational integrity and feasibility.

  • Inform the resource planning group, load and VER forecasting groups, and day ahead operations on areas of improvement in the Day Ahead Resource Plan.

  • Identify internal system failures and implement corrective action.

  • Oversee the reliable and economical balancing current system load and resource requirements.

  • Act as the point of contact between Energy Supply Management and Grid Operations hourly operations staff.

  • Manage outages and communicate complex dispatch instructions to PacifiCorp generation plants.

  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide post-operational analysis to improve performance.

  • Identify internal system failures and implement corrective action and provide complete documentation of events.

  • Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Minimum of 7 years’ generation dispatch; or 10 years’ experience in power system analysis/economic analysis or related field.

  • A minimum of three years of experience in direct people or functional management.

  • Current NERC Certified System Operator (B/I/BIT or RC) certification or certification within 90 days of hire.

  • Proven skills for all facets of utility system operation, including power generation, dispatch, demand response and compliance.

  • Detailed knowledge of economic generation dispatch for all resources, including thermal, hydroelectric and wind resources.

  • Understanding of all pertinent NERC, FERC and WECC reliability standards.

  • Ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and lead the development or implementation of a system, program or process.

  • Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions and to mobilize resources to produce desired business results.

  • Knowledge of Company’s strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices and federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

  • Dispatch Mgr will not be regularly considered for shift coverage

  • May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24-hour real-time staff.

Preferences

  • Knowledge of power plants, market hubs, and interchange points between companies.

  • Advanced degree or certification.

  • Experience in organized ISO/RTO/EIM markets.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112409

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: PORTLAND

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: FT

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $133,000 - $156,500

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 30.00% 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: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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.

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