What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Power Systems Advisor position at PacifiCorp?
Job Description
The Transmission Grid Operations Specialist will provide guidance and support for transmission system operations with a focus on reliability. This position will represent PacifiCorp on various regional public power boards, including NERC, NAESB, WECC, WPP, CAISO, and SWPP.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide operational support as requested for network customer issues, contractual input from an operational perspective, and act as the backup administrator function for the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS).
• Assist with day-to-day operational issues and merchant interfaces, including database programs (EAS, CAS, and Endur) and the energy management system (Monarch).
• Collaborate closely with the reliability coordinator on matters associated with transmission reliability.
• Work closely with adjacent balancing authority areas within the Western Interconnection to address issues and work towards quick resolution.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in system operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to listen, establish trust and maintain confidence.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels, to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical system operations, EMS systems (SCADA), outage management programs (iTOA), outage communication programs (OASIS), personnel procedures, budgeting and company policies and procedures.
Benefits:
PacifiCorp offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.
The Transmission Grid Operations Specialist will provide guidance and support for transmission system operations with a focus on reliability. This position will represent PacifiCorp on various regional public power boards, including NERC, NAESB, WECC, WPP, CAISO, and SWPP.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide operational support as requested for network customer issues, contractual input from an operational perspective, and act as the backup administrator function for the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS).
• Assist with day-to-day operational issues and merchant interfaces, including database programs (EAS, CAS, and Endur) and the energy management system (Monarch).
• Collaborate closely with the reliability coordinator on matters associated with transmission reliability.
• Work closely with adjacent balancing authority areas within the Western Interconnection to address issues and work towards quick resolution.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in system operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to listen, establish trust and maintain confidence.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels, to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical system operations, EMS systems (SCADA), outage management programs (iTOA), outage communication programs (OASIS), personnel procedures, budgeting and company policies and procedures.
Benefits:
PacifiCorp offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.
