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Summary
PGE is seeking a highly experienced and technical Senior/Principal Market Configuration and Testing Lead for the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM) implementation. This critical role involves ensuring that all grid resources are accurately configured within CAISO's systems, reflecting the necessary changes in the ISO Master File and network model. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in energy systems, resource configuration, and a strong understanding of CAISO's market structures.
As the Senior/Principal Lead, you will oversee the configuration of generation and intertie resources, manage data integration processes, and ensure that all system updates meet the rigorous standards required for market readiness. You will collaborate closely with other teams to ensure resource configurations are validated through testing and aligned with operational needs. If you are a detail-oriented leader with a strong background in energy markets and system configuration, we invite you to join our team and play a key role in PGE's EDAM success.
*We're hiring for a position open to both Senior and Principal Level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process.
Career Level Summary
Senior Grid Operations System Analyst 6794
Grade 8
Career Level: P4
Specialist Professional:
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise
Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices
Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Principal Grid Operations System Analyst 7223
Grade 9
Career Level: P5
Master Professional:
Requires a recognized expert within the company
Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements or designs new applications/tools as necessary to fulfill customer needs
Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Key Responsibilities
Senior Level:
Grid Operations Systems
Troubleshoots and maintains applications and systems used within the Control Center.
Conducts root-cause analysis and develops overall remediation plan for identified risks.
Designs, implements and maintains multiple applications and systems.
Maintains high availability of critical systems in the department.
Leads or supports integration efforts between systems.
Process and Operations
Analyzes operational processes, complex operational plans, procedures and documentation to support operations and provides guidance to operational personnel.
Leads or supports development and modification of real-time procedures and processes.
Develops and/or maintains the associated documentation and leads department efforts to implement improvements.
Compliance
Leads or supports reliability and cybersecurity compliance-related activities of the Grid Operations Center.
Proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks.
Participates in regulatory audits, spot checks and other processes as a subject matter expert.
Proactively provides input on issues related to compliance with regulatory standards.
Recommends and implements compliance documentation enhancements that improve operating efficiencies.
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.
Consultation
Serves as a department subject matter expert.
Provides technical assistance and training to others.
Proactively communicates with others regarding systems activities within the department.
Principal Level:
Grid Operations Systems
Troubleshoot and maintain applications and systems used within the Control Center
Conduct root-cause analysis and develop overall remediation plan for identified risks
Design, implement and maintain multiple applications and systems
Maintain high availability of critical systems in the department
Lead or support integration efforts between systems
Process and Operations
Analyze operational processes, complex operational plans, procedures and documentation to support operations
Provide guidance to operational personnel
Lead or support development and modification of real-time procedures and processes
Develop and/or maintain associated documentation
Lead department efforts to implement improvements
Compliance
Lead or support reliability and cybersecurity compliance-related activities of the Grid Operations Center
Proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks
Participate in regulatory audits, spot checks and other processes as a subject matter expert
Proactively provide input on issues related to compliance with regulatory standards
Recommend and implement compliance documentation enhancements that improve operating efficiencies
Projects
Lead or participate in projects developing systems and applications used in the Control Center
Identify overall business objectives, business requirements and user acceptance criteria
Consultation
Serve as a department subject matter expert
Provide technical assistance and training to others
Proactively communicate with others regarding systems activities within the department
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant field, or equivalent experience
Senior:
• Typically, eight or more years of experience supporting the Control Center in daily operations of transmission generation and distribution systems
Principal:
• Typically, twelve or more years of experience supporting the Control Center in daily operations of transmission generation and distribution systems
• Professional Engineering (PE) designation preferred; IT certification a plus
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
• Advanced knowledge of systems used in department
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration principles
• Intermediate knowledge of coding and programming languages
• 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
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
• Advanced skills in influence without authority
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level:
• Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Cognitive Abilities:
• 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
• 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:
• Office
Compensation Range:
$113,925.00 - $233,610.00
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.
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