About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Power Your Greatness</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>General Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">At the heart of our operations, this leadership role shapes how our transmission and distribution system performs - every hour of every day. You’ll guide a diverse team of leaders, establish strategic priorities aligned to company goals, and ensure resources are deployed where they create the greatest impact. This is an opportunity to influence organizational success, develop future leaders, and deliver reliable outcomes that support our customers and communities.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Oversight and management of the Salt Lake City or Portland region system operations center which will also include responsibility for technical services, emergency management, technical/compliance training, and/or business process improvement departments.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Responsible for establishing strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Manage and allocate financial and employee resources for the efficient operation of transmission and distribution system operations.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Develop plans, processes, operating policies, targets, measurements and implement tools to establish best practices for transmission and distribution system operations.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in operational transmission system performance.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Oversee the activities related to planning, operations, switching, and control of the distribution and transmission systems.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Recommend and implement plans and approaches to support overall business strategies.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Develop technical operational expertise through development and implementation of technical training programs for employees.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Liaise with other utilities, occupational regulators (OSHA), community agencies, and business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Actively participate in regional transmission operations and planning organizations as a company spokesperson and official.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Maintain business relationships with local union management.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Act as an official company spokesperson for bargaining unit negotiations, accident prevention manual changes, grievances proceedings, and other related bargaining unit business.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Represent the company as an official spokesperson with regulatory agencies, e.g. Western Electricity Coordinating Council; North American Electric Reliability Corporation; and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.</span></li> <li><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Take responsibility for the compliance of NERC reliability standards as the designated owner of specific standards for the company.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. </span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">A minimum of 7-10 years utility experience in distribution and transmission operations.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">A minimum of 5 years’ experience of direct people management.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing bargaining unit employees</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing employees engaged in electric utility operational activities.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of transmission and distribution system operations.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of regulatory reliability standards.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of outage management systems (i.e. Monarch).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of energy management systems (i.e. CADOPS).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">24/7 availability to support system operational requirements.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and management on policy and strategic issues. </span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to manage and motivate employees, use oral and written communication to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Preferences</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Advanced degree.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">NERC certification (if managing NERC certified employees).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of emergency service provision, as pertaining to the utility industry.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of NERC reliability standards.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Experience in electric utility control center (24/7) operations.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Experience in electric utility emergency operations (i.e. storm, wildlife, major event response).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as well as the company’s policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Req Id: 114541</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Primary Location: PORTLAND, OR</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Department: Power Delivery</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Schedule: Full Time, 100% Onsite</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Personnel Subarea: Exempt </span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Hiring Range: $155,300 - $213,510 </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20%. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">BENEFITS:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">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</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Our Benefits include: </span></strong></p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes 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. </span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Life insurance</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Tuition Assistance</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Work Life Balance:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Paid Parental Leave</span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Paid Bereavement Leave </span><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">For more information, please visit: <a href="https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US">https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">-</H2> </div><div><p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div>