Pacific Power · 7 hours ago
Resource operations Analyst (Mid & Senior Level) - Portland, OR - #114350
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $122K/yr
3+ 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 Resource Operations Analyst will provide general operating guidance for resource operations and water management, ensuring reliable planning and scheduling of the company’s generation assets.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
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
Coordinate generation scheduling and resource optimization across hydro, thermal, and variable energy resources (VERs) to ensure system reliability and market efficiency
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
Provide detailed 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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 thermal and VERs generation principles and their role in power system operations
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 operations
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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