Senior Grid Operations Systems Analyst

Overview

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.

As a Staff/Senior Grid Operations Systems Analyst, you will have the unique opportunity to troubleshoot and maintain critical applications and systems used within PGE's Control Center, ensuring high availability and reliability of our grid operations. You will provide essential support for reliability and cybersecurity compliance-related activities, participate in regulatory audits, and contribute to demonstrating compliance with industry standards.

A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of systems administration principles and intermediate skills in analytical thinking, coupled with a strong understanding of security protocols related to grid operations.

Staff Grid Operations Systems Analyst 6793

Grade 7

Career Level:

P3 Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works both independently and in a team environment, occasionally with minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Senior Grid Operations Systems 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. Can work fully independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects. Is expected to give occasional training to peers.

• Staff Grid Operations Analyst
  • Grid Operations Systems - Troubleshoots and maintains applications and systems used within the Control Center. Designs, implements and maintains multiple applications and systems. Maintains high availability of critical systems in the department. Supports integration efforts between systems.
• Process and Operations
  • Reviews operational processes, complex operational plans, procedures and documentation to support operations. Supports development and modification of real-time procedures and processes. Maintains the associated documentation.
• Compliance
  • Provides support for reliability and cybersecurity compliance-related activities of the Grid Operations Center. Participates in regulatory audits, spot checks and other processes as a subject matter expert. Provides input, upon request, as a contributor to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. Recommends and implements compliance documentation enhancements that improve operating efficiencies.
• Projects
  • Participates in projects developing systems and applications used in the Control Center, including identifying requirements and user acceptance criteria.
• Consultation
  • Provides technical assistance and training to other analysts and to those outside of the department. Communicates with others regarding system activities within the department.

• 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.
• Job Title/Code
  • Senior Grid Operations System Analyst/6794 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…