Power Purchase Contract Management Specialist (Portland, OR) -112646

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

Leads 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.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Lead challenging and complex issues in the contracts group.
• Lead and work on special projects and/or multidisciplinary and interdepartmental projects.
• Lead and provide technical assistance to less experienced team members.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential contract related issues.
• Lead contractual disputes related to new and existing development and other contract matters.
• SME for all pre-commercial and commercial energy supply contracts.

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.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project team, Legal and counterparty.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and contract terms through commercial operation of renewable facility.

Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Agreements

• Manage and document 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, 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

• Lead the timely and accurate data submission 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 complex 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 for this position include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of contract management experience.
• Knowledge of energy industry, project management, contract management.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• 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

• Familiarity with PacifiCorps 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.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112646
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Resource Planning
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $115,900 – $136,300
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% 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 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