May 2, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Transmission Scheduler (Mid-Level / Sr)

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Oregon, Portland
End of contest:
July 1, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Scheduling
Description
General Purpose

Responsible for transmission pre-schedule, control area checkout, internal (borderline) customer scheduling and checkout; after-the-fact reconciliation and WECC reporting. Serves as a part of a team with rotating job functions, including scheduling, After-The-Fact reconciliation (ATF), E-Tag approval, checkout, and several miscellaneous duties in compliance with NERC/WECC policy. The position will work Monday through Friday and be On-Call on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Mid-Level position include the following:

  • Pre-Schedule all energy moving through PacifiCorp's system.
  • Monitor ETAG approval/denials.
  • Perform Internal/Borderline scheduling.
  • Conduct After-The-Fact reconciliation.
  • Perform CAS (control area scheduling) checkout vs. scheduling software.
  • Provide OASIS backup as needed.
  • Work with Real Time Scheduling to resolve differences as needed.

Responsibilities for the Senior position include the following:

  • Lead the Pre-Schedule of all energy moving through PacifiCorp's system.
  • Lead and assist with monitoring ETAG approval/denials.
  • Lead and assist with Internal/Borderline scheduling.
  • Lead and assist  After-The-Fact reconciliation.
  • Lead and assist CAS checkout. Provide OASIS backup as needed.
  • Work with Real Time Scheduling to resolve differences as needed.
  • Perform and maintain the system load calculation in Energy Accounting System (EAS)
  • Perform and maintain other non-load calculation in Energy Accounting System (EAS)
  • Monitor/maintain/update scheduling filters in Control Area Scheduling (CAS) system.
  • Lead and respond to data requests on an as needed basis
     

Requirements

Requirements for the Mid-Level position include the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of three years of experience with scheduling or dispatching activities.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills for communicating requirements and establishing effective working relationships with traders, dispatchers or other entities. 
  • Proficient with the use of computer applications and automated tools to support trading activities.
     

In addition to the above, the Senior level requirements include:

  • A minimum of five years of experience with scheduling or dispatching activities.

Preferences

  • Knowledge of the WECC transmission grid, power plants, market hubs, and interchange points between companies.
  • Experience with electronic tagging and associated NERC and WECC policies and business practices. 
  • Process management skills for monitoring all facets of utility system operation. 
  • Knowledge of company policies practices procedures, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Req Id: 111926 

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com