Duties:
* Oversees and validates transmission requests on internal sales and scheduling and industry business systems within specified timelines to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions in BC Hydro's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), supplemental Business Practices and regulatory requirements for the sale and scheduling of transmission and ancillary services.
* Reconciles data discrepancies after-the-fact by investigating and analyzing discrepancies and working with utilities, Transmission Providers, marketers, Balancing Authorities and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) to resolve transmission and/or energy discrepancies and disputes in transactions. Compiles and analyzes hourly generation and interchange metered data reports to ensure data integrity is maintained.
* Analyzes, validates and corrects financial daily and monthly reports on settlement data and physical energy/transmission contracts and activity for accuracy prior to month end financial and physical settlement.
* Reviews and analyzes various customer invoices for accuracy of charges and corrects incorrect charges prior to management approval and online posting of invoices. Advises and explains charge adjustments to affected parties. Investigates, analyzes and resolves customer disputes pertaining to financial settlements and billing discrepancies.
* Prepares and adjusts OATT revenue forecasts for inclusion in the Transmission Revenue Requirement by identifying trends, constants and potential service rate and contract changes with Regulatory and Transmission Contracts departments. Prepares monthly variance analysis between forecasts and Transmission Service Plan/Revenue Requirement Plan with variance explanations to Finance. Prepares ad hoc operational (transmission scheduling and billing activity) reports and revenue forecasts for internal stakeholders.
* Responds to internal stakeholders (such as Treasury and Legal) and customers on matters related to the OATT customer registration process and the application of OATT and Business Practices. Develops and presents education sessions to internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Maintains and updates communications and transmission data on BC Hydro's external websites.
* Participates in the development, enhancement and implementation of business processes, reporting tools and systems. Works with IT support to carry out user acceptance testing for systems enhancement (including system display configurations), upgrades or new releases. Develops and maintains department system, process and program documentation (such as training manuals).
* Maintains currency with industry business practices and tariffs related to scheduling and billing. Participates in industry subcommittees to: maintain awareness of industry best practices; keep department apprised of any changes or pending changes; and represent BC Hydro as a voting member on proposed changes.
* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
BC Hydro
6911 Southpoint Drive
Burnaby
Colombie-Britannique Canada
www.bchydro.com
