Associate Power Purchase Contract Management Analyst (Portland, OR) -112643
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Associate Power Purchase Contract Management Analyst (Portland,
OR) -112643
Date: Oct 12, 2024
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp
*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 PurposeUnder general direction, performs management of
pre-commercial and commercial energy supply contracts per their
terms and conditions, including but not limited to; certifying
completion of contractually required milestones, acceptance of
commercial operation, compliance, dispute resolution and the
invoice settlement function for long-term renewable and
non-renewable contracts and agreements. Coordinate and implement
solutions for issues related to integration of battery technology
in long-term power purchase agreements.ResponsibilitiesUnder
general direction:
Contract Project Management / Long-Term Renewable Power Purchase
Agreements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that
pre-commercial long-term renewable power purchase agreements are
planned, executed and monitored effectively, contributing to
successful advancement of clean energy technologies.
- Track pre-commercial construction performance milestones and
lead monthly meetings with suppliers.
- Assist in identifying potential project risks and developing
mitigation strategies in collaboration with project team, Legal and
counterparty.
- Assist in managing accurate and up-to-date documentation,
monthly reports collection and tracking of daily delay damages and
relevant correspondences.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry
standards and contract terms through commercial operation of
renewable facility.Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Agreements
- Assist in managing and documenting the tracking, fulfillment,
and enforcement of contractual obligations for complex renewable
Power Purchase Agreements, non-renewable long-term Power Purchase
Agreements, and Transportation Service Agreements, to include
contract performance tracking, contract amendments, finalization of
operational procedure exhibits, monthly energy settlements,
invoicing and dispute resolution (legal and commercial), supply
table changes, certificates of insurance, financial security
compliance, annual planned outage schedule, annual compliance
reports, right of first offer, and rate changes.
- Liaise with counterparty and legal to resolve disputes and
finalize contract amendments and metering agreements. Oversee
contract terminations or renewals at end of contract
lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain business processes, systems, and
applications to measure contract performance towards obligations
with detailed supporting documentation.
- Coordinate and implement contractual and operational solutions
for issues related to integration of battery technology in
long-term power purchase agreements.
- Estimate and forecast power production for long-term power
purchase agreements, for calculation and analysis of financial
accruals; track trends in performance and coordinate with
counterparty for verification. Prepare monthly accrual
documentation for leadership and accounting.
- Once executed, with assistance manage specialized energy supply
agreements for large customers. Track renewable energy credits
sales; manage monthly settlement process; coordinate with billing
on customer charges; coordinate with Major Accounts for renewable
credit tracking.
- Provide contract support to Resource Optimization,
Transmission, Credit Risk Management, Renewables, Legal, Resource
Planning and Analysis, Fuel and Purchased Power, etc.
- Coordinating with Resource Optimization, Legal, Risk Management
and external counterparties, manage process to set up and execute
Energy Master Trading Agreements. Manage the confirmation process;
review, record, and file executed confirmations. Participate in RFP
process with Resource Optimization.Compliance, Reporting and
Regulatory
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate data for annual 10-K
financial reporting, to be filed with Securities and Exchange
Commission for range of energy, capacity and transmission
contracts.
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate data for statutorily
required filings with regulator. Compile and develop energy
capacity reporting for Integrated Resource Plan and Energy Supply
Plan. Assist with development of narrative and exhibits for
regulatory filings.
- Prepare energy capacity reporting for use in management and
analysis of current and forecasted energy capacity, as well as use
in filings with regulators, Transmission Planning and Corporate
Communications.
- Respond to external audit data requests from suppliers; develop
and furnish requested supporting documentation; resolve
discrepancies and address findings.
- Develop detailed responses to internal and regulator data
requests, for managed energy contracts.
- Performs related duties as assigned.Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a
related field; or the equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to
detail while meeting established deadlines.
- Strong planning and analytical skills.
- Proficient with personal computers including spreadsheet,
database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather,
analyze, and model information.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to
consult with internal and external customers regarding
matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including
people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a
member of a team.
- Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.Preferences
- Knowledge of energy industry, project management, contract
management.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local governmental
laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with PacifiCorp's transmission system and knowledge
of the bulk electric transmission system in the Western U.S.
- Knowledge of power system economics
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- Project management skills.Additional InformationReq Id:
112643
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Resource Planning
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $76,200 - $89,600
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance
incentive bonus of up to 12.00% 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.
At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion.
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 marijuanaregon is
legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for
positions in Omay 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.
Career Segment: Compliance, Sustainability, Contract Manager,
Project Manager, Power Systems, Legal, Energy, Technology
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