6976 - Senior Grid Operations Specialist

6 days ago


Tualatin, United States Portland General Electric Full time

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.Sr. Grid Operations Specialist Summary About the team: Grid Operations Reliably operates PGE’s transmission and distribution systems in compliance with electric system reliability standards, applicable tariffs and other rules and take actions necessary to protect electrical equipment and ensure public safety. Grid Operations Performance supports PGE's real-time operators with policy, tool, and procedure development, operator training, compliance controls, transmission scheduling, and other functions. We help operators maintain employee and public safety, continuity of power, and the reliability of the Western Interconnection. About the role: Grid Operations Specialists provide direct support to real time grid operations personnel by ensuring they have the proper tools, procedures, and training to preserve the safety of personnel and the security of the Western Interconnection. They rely on their broad knowledge and experience to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of problems. This role is essential for managing the increasing complexity of our grid operations, particularly as we integrate more distributed energy resources and participate in new market structures. The specialist ensures smooth operation of our DERMS/VPP systems, EDAM participation, and compliance with FERC 881 regulations. This position requires significant experience in Balancing Authority operations, collaborative ability and the ability to influence without authority. This work is often project-based.   Responsibilities Process Improvements: Provides operational expertise in the development of and continuous improvements to SCC System Operator internal and external situational awareness tools, alarming, processes, procedures; collects feedback to identify, review, develop and implement needed changes based upon priorities; develops and proctors training material including classroom, computer-based training and simulation in coordination with the SCC System Operator Trainer; reviews, tests, and configures software applications used by Grid Operations; leads projects involving multiple groups to improve PGE operational excellence; coordinates and resolves escalated real-time issues raised by other team members; works on and leads other projects as needed. Internal/External Coordination: Coordinates with other teams within Grid; represents Grid Operations within PGE; communicates with external entities; provides individuals or small groups with tours of the SCC.  Projects: Leads or participates in projects developing systems and applications used in the Control Center, including identifying overall business objectives, business requirements and user acceptance criteria. Develop classroom, computer-based training, and simulation training material in coordination with the SCC System Operator Trainer. Provides technical support as assigned. Consultation: Serves as a department subject matter expert providing technical assistance. Provides training or assists in training SCC System Operators. Qualifications  Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.  Experience Typically, eight or more years in Balancing Authority and/or Transmission Operator real-time operations. Certifications, Licenses and Training NERC System Operator certification preferred. Preferred: Balance Area Operations experience as well as experience with EMS, OATI applications and PI data analysis Advanced knowledge of systems used in department. Advanced skills in relationship building.  Advanced knowledge of systems administration principles.  Working knowledge of coding and programming languages.  Advanced skills in facilitation.  Advanced knowledge of laws and regulations related to department operations.  Advanced knowledge of security protocols related to grid operations.  Advanced skills in technical writing. Intermediate skills in process improvement.  Intermediate skills in project management. Intermediate skills in reporting and analytics.  Intermediate skills in user acceptance and regression testing. Advanced skills in analytical thinking.  Advanced skills in consulting.  Advanced business acumen.  Advanced skills in conflict management.  Advanced skills in consulting.  Advanced skills in prioritization and organization.  Advanced interpersonal skills. Intermediate skills in influencing without authority. Schedule/Attendance  Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule Ability to work long hours  Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather  Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance Ability to work shift schedule Ability to work on-call schedule  Physical Capabilities Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less) Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) Environment - Indoor/Outdoor: Office  PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility. #LI-BC1 #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range:$113,925.00 - $189,875.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potentialAssisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.  Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support.  You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.SummaryLocation: Tualatin, OregonType: Full time



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