• Manager, Resource Scheduling (Portland, OR)

    Pacificorp (Portland, OR)


    Manager, Resource Scheduling (Portland, OR) #113951

    **Date:** Jul 31, 2025

    **Location:** PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

    **Company:** PacifiCorp

    POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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

     

    General Purpose

     

    This position is responsible for the energy pre-scheduling operations in Energy Supply Management (ESM) group, which is responsible for the company’s power generation and interchange scheduling with adjacent balancing areas, organized markets and scheduling entities. Responsible for monitoring system operations and adjusting operational activities accordingly. Manage daily activity around interchange scheduling, load service and appropriate transmission usage. Responsible for implementing and supporting company programs and policies and for selecting, coaching, and developing employees inclusive of employee salary management.

    Responsibilities of this position include the following:

    + Manage the pre-scheduling group and daily functions to ensure efficient and coordinated operations with groups that support the day-ahead scheduling activities.

    + Manage the group to meet load/resource balances and adjust proposed operational plans accordingly.

    + Identify needs and develop new tools as necessary to enhance day-ahead scheduling operations.

    + Monitor and track compliance with FERC, NERC, WECC reliability standards.

    + Represent day-ahead scheduling at external meetings as appropriate, including participation in industry forums and/or committees.

    + Author and maintain processes and procedures used in day-ahead scheduling operations.

    + Manage the group in planning and coordination of the company’s hourly interchange scheduling with adjacent balancing areas and members of various power pools.

    + Act as a subject matter expert for energy scheduling.

    + Work closely with the After-the-Fact group to make system corrections.

    + Responsible for the monthly bookout/pathout reconciliation.

    + Provide guidance and training on new software implementation.

    + Select, coach and manage development and performance evaluation of department staff.

    + Work closely with senior management and other departments in support of organizational.

    Requirements for this position include the following:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + A minimum of 7 years professional experience in a similar role/function.

    + A minimum of 3years’ in people or functional management.

    + Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, use oral and written communication to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other Company leaders.

    + Proven analytical and evaluation skills for monitoring resources, identifying cost saving arrangements, and monitoring compliance with contract terms and conditions.

    + Understanding of FERC standards of conduct and open access transmission tariff compliance.

    + Knowledge of Company’s strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices and federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

    Preferences

    + Advanced Degree.

    + Experience in electric utility system operations, knowledge of transmission scheduling, power scheduling, resource planning, energy trading, generations operations or energy information systems.

     

    Additional Information

     

    Req Id: 113951

     

    Company Code: PACIFICORP

     

    Primary Location: PORTLAND

     

    Department: Power Supply

     

    Schedule: FT

     

    Personnel Subarea: Exempt

     

    Hiring Range: $137,000 -$177,300

     

    This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary.

     

    Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en\_US

     

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