Director, Region System Operations - Portland, Oregon - #106388

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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 and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Manages and directs the day to day (24/7) operations of a transmission and distribution geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives.  Establishes strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals.  Manages and allocates financial and employee resources.  Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports company programs and policies.  Typically supervises manager-level employees

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the Salt Lake City or Portland region system operations control center which have operational control and monitoring responsibilities for the regional sub-transmission and distribution systems.
• Responsible for establishing strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals.
• Manage and allocate financial and employee resources for the efficient operation of transmission and distribution system operations.
• Develop plans, processes, operating policies, targets, measurements and implement tools to establish best practices for transmission and distribution system operations.
• Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in operational transmission system performance.
• Oversee the activities related to the planning, operations, switching, and control of the distribution and transmission systems. 
• Recommend and implement plans and approaches to support overall business strategies.
• Develop technical operational expertise through development and implementation of technical training programs for employees.
• Liaise with other utilities, occupational regulators (OSHA), community agencies, and business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. 
• Actively participate in regional transmission operations and planning organizations as a company spokesperson and official.
• Maintain business relationships with local union management.
• Act as an official company spokesperson for bargaining unit negotiations, accident prevention manual changes, grievances proceedings, and other related bargaining unit business.
• 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.
• Take responsibility for the compliance of NERC reliability standards as the designated owner of specific standards for the company. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of ten years utility experience in transmission operations.
• A minimum of five years’ experience of direct people management.
• A minimum of five years’ experience managing bargaining unit employees
• A minimum of three years’ experience managing employees engaged in electric utility operational activities.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution system operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory reliability standards.
• Knowledge of outage management systems (i.e. Monarch).
• Knowledge of energy management systems (i.e. CADOPS).
• 24/7 availability to support system operational requirements.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and management on policy and strategic issues. 
• 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.

Preferences

• Advanced degree.
• NERC certification (if managing NERC certified employees).
• Knowledge of emergency service provision, as pertaining to the utility industry.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards
• Experience in electric utility control center (24/7) operations
• 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

Additional Information

Req Id: 106388
Company Code: PacifiCorp 
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon
Department: Rocky Mountain Power
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt   
Hiring Range: $143,000 - $168,200 
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary.

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

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.  

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening