Pacific Power · 1 week ago
Transmission System Market Analyst - Portland, Oregon - #114364
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence. The Transmission System Market Analyst will conduct analysis and research to ensure the stability and resilience of the electrical grid, focusing on market operations and transmission reliability.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Monitor bulk electric system transmission operations and past energy market dynamics, including generation output, load forecasts, and transmission constraints
Analysis of market activities to determine any possible shortfalls/patterns
Assist with the identification of bulk electric system transmission congestion within the PacifiCorp system, through analysis of real time market congestion information and offset charges
Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers
Prepare key managerial performance reports associated with Real Time Market transmission reliability
Perform complex assignments lacking precedent and requiring creativity
Prepare regular reports, incident analyses, and post-event assessments to evaluate bulk electric system transmission performance, identify root causes of reliability issues, and recommend improvements to enhance grid resilience
Provide advice or functional direction and assume a lead role in the work group
Perform audits and inquiries; assess business issues and risks within the organization
Research and analyze complex data
Report on performance and develop alternatives and recommendations for improvement to management
Lead implementation of selected alternative to various analysis projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other applicable fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills
Working knowledge of SAP or similar systems
Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification
Prepare regular reports, incident analyses, and post-event assessments to evaluate bulk electric system transmission performance, identify root causes of reliability issues, and recommend improvements to enhance grid resilience
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes
Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information
Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive and complex in nature
Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team; ability to present alternatives and recommendations
Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations
Preferred
Knowledge and understanding of the electric utility industry and its regulatory and operating environments
Experience with bulk electric system transmission market operations
Experience working within a control center environment
Understanding of project life cycles
Understanding of FERC/NERC requirements
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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