Senior Grid Operations Specialist
 Portland General Electric | |
 United States, Oregon, Tualatin | |
 Jul 07, 2025 | |
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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. Senior Grid Operations Specialist PGE is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Grid Operations Specialist to join our EDAM implementation team. This role is critical to enhancing PGE's day ahead reliability assessment activities which set up the balancing authority's ability to monitor and ensure compliance of all load-serving entities with EDAM requirements prior to the market run which will flow into real time. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in grid operations and experience with resource configuration. As a Track 3 Support Specialist, you will support the configuration of grid resources, oversee real-time monitoring, and collaborate on systems integration and testing to ensure seamless alignment with CAISO's market framework. You will support coordination for resource sufficiency compliance in EDAM. Your contributions will be key to maintaining operational integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting PGE's strategic goals for market participation. If you are passionate about grid operations and market integration, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve a successful EDAM go-live in 2026. Sr Grid Operations Specialist Responsibilities and Achievements: - Support various projects and real time performance and process improvements as a Grid Operations subject matter expert. Train operators, perform data analysis, compile presentations, learn systems and share operations strategies throughout PGE. Key Responsibilities of the Track 3 Support Role: Monitoring and Compliance: Support the balancing authority in monitoring all load-serving entities to ensure compliance with EDAM requirements. This includes tracking resource performance, verifying that entities meet market obligations, and identifying any discrepancies or non-compliance issues. Operational Oversight: Assist in the development and implementation of processes to enhance the balancing authority's visibility and control over participating entities. Provide expertise in grid operations to ensure that all resources are configured correctly and operate within the parameters set by EDAM. Systems Integration and Testing: Collaborate with the integration and testing teams to ensure that all systems related to load-serving entities are properly integrated and tested within the EDAM framework. This includes validating that system interfaces and data exchanges support accurate monitoring and compliance activities. Data Validation and Reporting: Ensure that all data related to load-serving entities is accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of real-time operations. Provide regular reports and insights to the balancing authority, highlighting areas of compliance, potential risks, and opportunities for operational improvements. Coordination with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal teams, including grid operators and compliance specialists, as well as external stakeholders such as CAISO, to ensure alignment on EDAM requirements and performance expectations. Facilitate communication and collaboration to address any issues promptly. Testing Support and Readiness: Ensure that resource configurations are validated through joint integration testing, market simulation, and parallel operations phases. Address any configuration issues promptly to avoid testing delays. Education/Experience/Certifications: 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. Functional Competencies 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 General Competencies 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 Physical and Cognitive Demands: Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.). Cognitive 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 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
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Compensation Range: $99,975.00 - $197,375.00Actual 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 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.comor 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. | |