Resource Operations Analyst

PacifiCorp; Lloyd Center (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks experienced professionals to provide operational and analytical support for its generation portfolio, including scheduling, outage coordination, and market participation. Responsibilities span thermal, hydro, renewable, and storage resources with emphasis on reliability and efficiency.

Senior roles add leadership in generation scheduling, technical guidance, and organizational capability development across resource planning functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physical science, math, business or related field.
• 3+ years in resource planning, utility operations, energy markets or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling, outage coordination, and operating plan development for multiple resources.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to support planning and operations.
• Lead or support data analysis, reporting, and operational decision making.
• Develop, maintain, and improve procedures and standards.

Skills

Resource planning

Operations management

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

CAISO Master File

EDAM

Job description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

Provide operational, analytical, technical, and leadership support for PacifiCorp's generation portfolio through resource planning, generation scheduling, outage coordination, and market participation activities. Depending on the level, responsibilities range from independently performing and coordinating activities that support the reliable and efficient operation of thermal, hydro, renewable, and energy storage resources to leading resource planning initiatives, providing technical guidance, strengthening organizational capability, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform generation scheduling, outage coordination, and operating plan development for thermal, hydro, renewable, and energy storage resources.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Generation, Trading, Transmission, PMO, and other operational groups, to support resource planning and operational activities.
• Coordinate PacifiCorp's participation in EDAM and other organized markets through operational coordination and maintenance of CAISO Master File (GRDT) and resource registration data.
• Analyze operational data and develop reports, metrics, recommendations, and operational insights to support operational decision-making and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, documentation, job aids, and process standards that promote consistent and reliable operations.
• Maintain proficiency in resource planning processes, systems, and operational practices while supporting cross-training, knowledge sharing, and consistent operational execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, standardization, and reliability.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent operational decisions within established procedures and authority.
• Provide rotating on-call, after-hours, weekend, holiday, or emergency operational support as required.

In addition, the responsibilities at the Senior Resource Operations Analyst level include:

• Lead generation scheduling, outage coordination, and operating plan development for thermal, hydro, renewable, and energy storage resources.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including Generation, Trading, Transmission, PMO, and other operational groups, to support resource planning and operational activities.
• Lead operational readiness for PacifiCorp's participation in EDAM and other organized markets through oversight of CAISO Master File (GRDT) and resource registration activities.
• Analyze operational data and develop reports, metrics, operational insights, and strategic recommendations that support generation portfolio management, operational decision-making, and risk management.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of operational procedures, documentation, job aids, and process standards to strengthen operational consistency, knowledge retention, organizational resilience, and long‑term operational capability
• Provide technical leadership across PacifiCorp's generation portfolio by mentoring team members, promoting knowledge sharing, supporting cross‑training, and strengthening organizational capability within resource planning functions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance generation portfolio management, operational efficiency, standardization, and organizational capability.
• Provide technical guidance and exercise sound judgment in complex operational situations to support safe, reliable, and efficient generation portfolio management.
• Provide leadership and technical support during rotating on‑call, after‑hours, weekend, holiday, or emergency operational situations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Business, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, utility operations, energy markets, engineering, data analysis, business operations, or a related field with demonstrated ability to independently perform operational responsibilities.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently manage priorities, adapt to changing operational conditions, and perform assigned responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of utility operations, resource planning, organized markets, or related operational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, systems, and operational processes and adapt to changing business and operational requirements.

In addition, the requirements at the Senior Resource Operations Analyst level include:

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, utility operations, energy markets, engineering, data analysis, business operations, or a related field with demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, lead operational initiatives, and develop others.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, communication, mentoring, decision‑making, and organizational skills with the ability to lead complex operational initiatives and strengthen organizational capability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of utility operations, generation portfolio management, organized markets, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Preferences

• Experience in electric utility operations, resource planning, generation scheduling, energy markets, or related industries.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or operational software such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Knowledge of organized electricity markets, resource registration, or market participation processes (e.g., EDAM, CAISO, EIM).
• Experience supporting process improvement, operational standardization, documentation, project coordination, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience developing operational documentation, training materials, or standardized procedures that support knowledge sharing and consistent operations.

This position is posted at two levels and will be filled at the level that commensurate with the successful candidate’s applicable skills and experience.

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorpmakes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short‑term disability leave and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Req Id: 114862
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: PORTLAND, OR
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full Time, 100% onsite
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $122,100

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without 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.

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