Manager, Region System Operations - Portland, Oregon - #112563
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Manager, Region System Operations - Portland, Oregon - #112563
Date: Jan 21, 2025 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216 Company:
PacifiCorp Join Our Team! PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric
candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of
customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion
& belonging.General Purpose Manages the day-to-day (24/7)
operations of a transmission and distribution geographic territory
or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate,
business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and
implements business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manages and
allocates financial and employee resources. Responsible for
selecting, coaching, and developing employees and responsible for
management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company
programs and policies. Usually responsible for establishment and
adherence to department budgetResponsibilities Manage, oversee and
direct sub-transmission and/or distribution, outage field work, or
field technical support functions for Systems Operations.Manage,
audit, and enforce regulatory requirements such as NERC and WECC
standards.Review, approve, and oversee complex switching processes,
reporting, and other operational functions.Manage the operation of
transmission and/or distribution system performance. Respond to
system outage conditions that may be complex in nature involving
substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and underground
networks. Direct large and unique outage restoration efforts.
Oversee the modeling of the electrical system and the performance
of computer power flows for use in contingency analysis studies.
Administer the applications of the EMS/SCADA system and tools.
Provide oversight and training for System Operators on protection
and control schemes, outage management and electrical systems
operations. Work with the Information Technology department to
ensure support for software and mainframe services. Ensures safe
work practices by leading by example and enforcing safety policies
and procedures. Interact positively with other departments by
providing superior customer service. Improve operational
performance by targeting critical inefficiencies, developing
effective processes, and enhancing staff coordination. Directly
interface with other PacifiCorp managers, directors and external
service providers to discuss service level, system performance and
controls, and field/customer issues. Hire, coach, mentor, and
develop employees. Review and evaluate employee performance and
provide annual reviews. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in
Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of
education and experience. A minimum of 7 years of experience in the
utility power delivery business, electrical journeyman craft
experience, or a related field performing the duties of this
position. A minimum of three years experience in a supervisory
role. Thorough knowledge of electrical system operations, EMS
systems (SCADA), outage management programs (OMS), labor
agreements, accident prevention manuals, personnel procedures,
budgeting and company policies and procedures. Knowledge of
substation apparatus equipment, relay protection equipment and
communications equipment. Communication and interpersonal skills
including the ability to communicate expectations, ability to
manage the labor agreement, coach employees, provide feedback, work
collaboratively with other departments and effectively interface
with company leaders.Leadership and teamwork skills to develop and
promote cooperative working relationships within and among
departments.Experience managing represented employees.Knowledge of
established operational practices and procedures for utility
transmission and distribution systems with emphasis on system event
response and outage management. Demonstrated proficiency with
computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheets and
mainframe applications. 24/7 availability to support system
operational requirements.May be required to be on-call on a
rotational basis.Preferences Advanced DegreeDemonstrated experience
in electrical power engineering discipline, and thorough knowledge
of engineering principlesKnowledge of operating plans, impact of
switching on a power system, switch capabilities, load flow
studies, state estimator applicationsNERC CertificationAdditional
Information Req Id: 112563 Company Code: PacifiCorpPrimary
Location: Portland, OregonDepartment: Power Delivery Schedule:
Full-TimePersonnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range: $137,000 -
$193,400This position is eligible for an annual discretionary
performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salaryBenefits: 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. 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:
Regional Manager, Operations Manager, Testing, Power Systems,
Electrical, Management, Operations, Technology, Energy,
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