Portland General Electric
Staff/Sr. Transmission Prescheduler / Transmission Services Specialist
Portland General Electric, Tualatin, Oregon, United States, 97062
SUMMARY
As a Staff/Senior Transmission Services Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert and administrator for critical Grid Operations software systems, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with industry regulations. You will analyze real-time activity data, validate transmission schedules, and produce day-ahead operating plans for PGE's balancing authority, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of the power grid. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of systems used in the department and strong skills in reporting and analytics, coupled with intermediate skills in analytical thinking and business acumen. This role offers an exciting chance to be at the forefront of energy management, working with cutting-edge technology to optimize power transmission and distribution. You'll play a crucial part in PGE's mission to provide clean, reliable energy while navigating the complexities of the modern power grid.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis
- Consolidates real-time activity data into reports. Verifies that updates from merchants or any other entity are being updated and scheduled correctly. Reviews logs and identifies outstanding issues that could impact settlements and escalates. Reviews test results for all hours and annotates intervals with failed test results and reviews logs for cause. Performs market queries. Compares researched data to logged data for validation purposes.
Review and Validation
- Verifies that interchanges are totalized correctly for after-the-fact purposes. Escalates reviews, approves and, when necessary, curtails reservations submitted by transmission customers. Approves wholesale power transactions scheduled on reserved transmission. Verifies real-time changes made to the day-ahead plan and resolves any inconsistencies. Acts as a liaison for data validation and reconciliation.
Software Administration
- Subject matter expert and administrator of OATI suite of products used by Grid Operations that includes webTrader, webEIM, webTrans, and webOASIS. Manage user access, respond to real time operational issues, and update system to reflect operational changes or new projects. Represent Grid Operations in the vendor relationship. This includes contract awareness, upgrade testing and roll outs, and product troubleshooting.
Reporting
- Completes routine summaries, reports and forms on the use of PGE transmission and on the operation of the PGE balancing authority. Provides information for various accounting and billing processes.
Planning
- Produces a day-ahead operating plan for PGE's balancing authority. Processes customer requests to use PGE transmission by reviewing, accepting and documenting generation dispatch submitted by generation operators, load forecasts submitted by load-serving entities and wholesale power transactions submitted. Verifies the accuracy of the day-ahead operating plan by checking net schedules with adjacent balancing authorities.
Compliance
- Ensures compliance with applicable tariffs, regulations, laws, standards and rules. Serves as a compliance subject matter expert. Provide data and reporting for oversight entities including WECC, FERC, NERC, OPUC
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS Staff Level Education
Requires a bachelor's degree computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
Experience
Typically five or more years of utility experience in a reliability or related function. Experience with software administration or operational technology systems preferred.
Senior Level Education
Requires a bachelor's degree computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
Experience
Typically eight or more years of utility experience in a reliability or related function. Experience with software administration or operational technology systems preferred.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) Staff Level Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of systems used in department
Intermediate skills in relationship building
Intermediate skills in facilitation
Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations related to department operations
Intermediate knowledge of security protocols related to grid operations
Intermediate skills in technical writing
Intermediate skills in process improvement
Working skills in project management
Advanced skills in reporting and analytics
Intermediate skills in user acceptance and regression testing
General Competencies
Intermediate skills in analytical thinking
Intermediate skills in consulting
Intermediate skills in business acumen
Intermediate skills in conflict management
Intermediate skills in prioritization and organization
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Intermediate skills in influencing without authority
Senior Level Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of systems used in department
Advanced skills in relationship building
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
General Competencies
Advanced skills in analytical thinking
Advanced skills in consulting
Advanced skills in business acumen
Advanced skills in conflict management
Advanced skills in prioritization and organization
Advanced interpersonal skills
Intermediate skills in influencing without authority
PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE Physical
Does the job require a valid driver's license? - No
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)
Cognitive Demands
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
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 [occasionally during outages]
Ability to work on-call schedule [occasionally during outages]
Environment
Office environment - hybrid - 3 days per week in office
Compensation Range: $99,975.00 - $197,375.00
Actual 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 potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 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.
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.
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As a Staff/Senior Transmission Services Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert and administrator for critical Grid Operations software systems, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with industry regulations. You will analyze real-time activity data, validate transmission schedules, and produce day-ahead operating plans for PGE's balancing authority, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of the power grid. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of systems used in the department and strong skills in reporting and analytics, coupled with intermediate skills in analytical thinking and business acumen. This role offers an exciting chance to be at the forefront of energy management, working with cutting-edge technology to optimize power transmission and distribution. You'll play a crucial part in PGE's mission to provide clean, reliable energy while navigating the complexities of the modern power grid.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis
- Consolidates real-time activity data into reports. Verifies that updates from merchants or any other entity are being updated and scheduled correctly. Reviews logs and identifies outstanding issues that could impact settlements and escalates. Reviews test results for all hours and annotates intervals with failed test results and reviews logs for cause. Performs market queries. Compares researched data to logged data for validation purposes.
Review and Validation
- Verifies that interchanges are totalized correctly for after-the-fact purposes. Escalates reviews, approves and, when necessary, curtails reservations submitted by transmission customers. Approves wholesale power transactions scheduled on reserved transmission. Verifies real-time changes made to the day-ahead plan and resolves any inconsistencies. Acts as a liaison for data validation and reconciliation.
Software Administration
- Subject matter expert and administrator of OATI suite of products used by Grid Operations that includes webTrader, webEIM, webTrans, and webOASIS. Manage user access, respond to real time operational issues, and update system to reflect operational changes or new projects. Represent Grid Operations in the vendor relationship. This includes contract awareness, upgrade testing and roll outs, and product troubleshooting.
Reporting
- Completes routine summaries, reports and forms on the use of PGE transmission and on the operation of the PGE balancing authority. Provides information for various accounting and billing processes.
Planning
- Produces a day-ahead operating plan for PGE's balancing authority. Processes customer requests to use PGE transmission by reviewing, accepting and documenting generation dispatch submitted by generation operators, load forecasts submitted by load-serving entities and wholesale power transactions submitted. Verifies the accuracy of the day-ahead operating plan by checking net schedules with adjacent balancing authorities.
Compliance
- Ensures compliance with applicable tariffs, regulations, laws, standards and rules. Serves as a compliance subject matter expert. Provide data and reporting for oversight entities including WECC, FERC, NERC, OPUC
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS Staff Level Education
Requires a bachelor's degree computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
Experience
Typically five or more years of utility experience in a reliability or related function. Experience with software administration or operational technology systems preferred.
Senior Level Education
Requires a bachelor's degree computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
Experience
Typically eight or more years of utility experience in a reliability or related function. Experience with software administration or operational technology systems preferred.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) Staff Level Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of systems used in department
Intermediate skills in relationship building
Intermediate skills in facilitation
Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations related to department operations
Intermediate knowledge of security protocols related to grid operations
Intermediate skills in technical writing
Intermediate skills in process improvement
Working skills in project management
Advanced skills in reporting and analytics
Intermediate skills in user acceptance and regression testing
General Competencies
Intermediate skills in analytical thinking
Intermediate skills in consulting
Intermediate skills in business acumen
Intermediate skills in conflict management
Intermediate skills in prioritization and organization
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Intermediate skills in influencing without authority
Senior Level Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of systems used in department
Advanced skills in relationship building
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
General Competencies
Advanced skills in analytical thinking
Advanced skills in consulting
Advanced skills in business acumen
Advanced skills in conflict management
Advanced skills in prioritization and organization
Advanced interpersonal skills
Intermediate skills in influencing without authority
PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE Physical
Does the job require a valid driver's license? - No
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)
Cognitive Demands
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
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 [occasionally during outages]
Ability to work on-call schedule [occasionally during outages]
Environment
Office environment - hybrid - 3 days per week in office
Compensation Range: $99,975.00 - $197,375.00
Actual 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 potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 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.
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.
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