Job purpose/Position Summary

Responsible for managing Balancing Authority (BA), Generator Owner (GO), and Generator Operator (GOP) operations, forecasting, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting real-time functions from BHE Montana’s Network Operations Center (NOC). These functions are associated with the real-time operation of the Company’s balancing authorities, generation projects, and scheduling of third-party energy resources, while ensuring grid reliability and continuous compliance with all NERC, AESO and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) BA, GO, and GOP reliability standard requirements.

Primary Duties and responsibilities

• Serve as BHE Montana’s representative for grid reliability of real-time Company BA, GO, and GOP operations, and third-party energy resources from the Company’s 24/7 Operations Center
• Maintain a formal log of real-time activities as defined by the Company
• Real-time control and dispatch of generation assets which may include the following: Battery, Combustion Turbine, Hydro, Solar and Wind generation.
• Monitor and operate the Company’s facilities, balancing authorities and generation projects in compliance with applicable NERC, and WECC BA, GO, and GOP reliability standards, and adhering to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) security measures.
• Follow Company protocols regarding the forecasting of energy production and BA control as appropriate to off-take arrangements
• Schedule energy with counterparties as appropriate, utilizing electronic tagging (e-tagging) requirements
• Purchase transmission through OASIS and implement associated energy e-tagging
• Manage and purchase reserve positions and ancillary commercial products through bi-lateral contracts, system interfaces/markets, and/or reserve sharing group (RSG)/ Regional Area Control Error (ACE) control arrangements
• Operate generation projects to effectively fulfill commercial scheduling, operating, and transaction obligations
• Serve as liaison between reliability entities and commercial partners to ensure proper balance and optimization of assets given reliability constraints
• Support the operations, work clearances, substation activities, and maintenance activities by actively managing plant availability and reliability, coordinating outages and including use of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and logging
• Ensure BHE Montana’s logging and work safety procedures are followed and work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors, and the public
• Monitor, schedule, and manage Company switching operations and procedures
• Perform third-party scheduling services for other generation projects
• Accommodate the Company’s environmental protection activities in conjunction with managing Control Performance Standards
• Support reporting/settlement duties for the Company’s generation projects and third-party generation operations projects, as requested
• Successfully complete training related to defined Company-specific job tasks and NERC training as required by NERC PER-005
• Maintain NERC System Operator Certification (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator) at all times
• Complete continuing education hours required to maintain NERC System Operator Certification
• Take appropriate actions as needed during routine and emergency operations to ensure the reliability of the BA areas including those actions necessary to address operating emergencies, to alleviate capacity and energy emergencies, and to support the reliability of the Bulk Electric System
• Perform special assignments and additional duties as requested

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in energy/environmental studies, economics, business, finance, electrical engineering, or other relevant degree and/or successful experience as a System Operator or supervisor in a BA, or equivalent combination of education and additional experience
• Current NERC System Operator Certification required (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator) or willing to study to obtain an active NERC System Operator Certification required (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator)
• Experience as a Power System Operator with a proven ability to excel at the role and responsibilities of a System Operator
• 3+ years of BAA experience including Energy Management System (EMS) experience in a BA environment preferred
• Must be willing to work in a 24-hour operations environment with flexible work scheduling
• Must be adaptable to change
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Wind generation experience strongly desired
• Power scheduling experience including use of OASIS and e-tagging strongly desired
• Experience in high voltage grid, control, and switching operations preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following energy markets preferred:
• WECC interconnection Western Energy
• Imbalance Market (EIM)
• Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
• Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• PJM
• Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)
• Experience in the power industry in areas such as power plant generation, grid operations and maintenance, BA operations and control, transmission, and wind forecasting preferred
• Experience with power management OT systems [SCADA, EMS, ADaMS, Automatic Generation Control (AGC), PI, etc.] preferred
• Experience with the Alston EMS system preferred
• Familiarity with high voltage safety and switching practices and procedures
• Adept and experienced at working in a team environment

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong business acumen and ability to optimize variables
• Solid analytical skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage and direct emergency operations
• Ability to perform well under tight deadlines and emergency conditions, and to make prudent decisions in a time-compressed environment
• Ability to effectively coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent computer capabilities

Location/Working conditions

• Works in the BHE Montana Operations Center in Palm Beach County, Florida
• Works in a CIP-compliant environment requiring implementation of limited access protocols and other security measures
• Typically works 12.5 hour shifts, with additional flex time work scheduling
• Works a shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Works alone and independently at the NOC when on shift

Physical requirements

• Must be physically capable of managing BHE Montana BA control systems
• Must be physically able to communicate effectively with operational partners using phone, electronic, and written methods
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

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

At BHE Montana, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Montana 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.

Direct Reports

None

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Job purpose/Position Summary

Responsible for managing Balancing Authority (BA), Generator Owner (GO), and Generator Operator (GOP) operations, forecasting, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting real-time functions from BHE Montana’s Network Operations Center (NOC). These functions are associated with the real-time operation of the Company’s balancing authorities, generation projects, and scheduling of third-party energy resources, while ensuring grid reliability and continuous compliance with all NERC, AESO and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) BA, GO, and GOP reliability standard requirements.

Primary Duties and responsibilities

• Serve as BHE Montana’s representative for grid reliability of real-time Company BA, GO, and GOP operations, and third-party energy resources from the Company’s 24/7 Operations Center
• Maintain a formal log of real-time activities as defined by the Company
• Real-time control and dispatch of generation assets which may include the following: Battery, Combustion Turbine, Hydro, Solar and Wind generation.
• Monitor and operate the Company’s facilities, balancing authorities and generation projects in compliance with applicable NERC, and WECC BA, GO, and GOP reliability standards, and adhering to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) security measures.
• Follow Company protocols regarding the forecasting of energy production and BA control as appropriate to off-take arrangements
• Schedule energy with counterparties as appropriate, utilizing electronic tagging (e-tagging) requirements
• Purchase transmission through OASIS and implement associated energy e-tagging
• Manage and purchase reserve positions and ancillary commercial products through bi-lateral contracts, system interfaces/markets, and/or reserve sharing group (RSG)/ Regional Area Control Error (ACE) control arrangements
• Operate generation projects to effectively fulfill commercial scheduling, operating, and transaction obligations
• Serve as liaison between reliability entities and commercial partners to ensure proper balance and optimization of assets given reliability constraints
• Support the operations, work clearances, substation activities, and maintenance activities by actively managing plant availability and reliability, coordinating outages and including use of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and logging
• Ensure BHE Montana’s logging and work safety procedures are followed and work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors, and the public
• Monitor, schedule, and manage Company switching operations and procedures
• Perform third-party scheduling services for other generation projects
• Accommodate the Company’s environmental protection activities in conjunction with managing Control Performance Standards
• Support reporting/settlement duties for the Company’s generation projects and third-party generation operations projects, as requested
• Successfully complete training related to defined Company-specific job tasks and NERC training as required by NERC PER-005
• Maintain NERC System Operator Certification (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator) at all times
• Complete continuing education hours required to maintain NERC System Operator Certification
• Take appropriate actions as needed during routine and emergency operations to ensure the reliability of the BA areas including those actions necessary to address operating emergencies, to alleviate capacity and energy emergencies, and to support the reliability of the Bulk Electric System
• Perform special assignments and additional duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in energy/environmental studies, economics, business, finance, electrical engineering, or other relevant degree and/or successful experience as a System Operator or supervisor in a BA, or equivalent combination of education and additional experience
• Current NERC System Operator Certification required (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator)
• Experience as a Power System Operator with a proven ability to excel at the role and responsibilities of a System Operator
• 3+ years of BAA experience including Energy Management System (EMS) experience in a BA environment preferred
• Must be willing to work in a 24-hour operations environment with flexible work scheduling
• Must be adaptable to change
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Wind generation experience strongly desired
• Power scheduling experience including use of OASIS and e-tagging strongly desired
• Experience in high voltage grid, control, and switching operations preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following energy markets preferred:
• WECC interconnection Western Energy
• Imbalance Market (EIM)
• Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
• Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• PJM
• Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)
• Experience in the power industry in areas such as power plant generation, grid operations and maintenance, BA operations and control, transmission, and wind forecasting preferred
• Experience with power management OT systems [SCADA, EMS, ADaMS, Automatic Generation Control (AGC), PI, etc.] preferred
• Experience with the Alston EMS system preferred
• Familiarity with high voltage safety and switching practices and procedures
• Adept and experienced at working in a team environment

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong business acumen and ability to optimize variables
• Solid analytical skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage and direct emergency operations
• Ability to perform well under tight deadlines and emergency conditions, and to make prudent decisions in a time-compressed environment
• Ability to effectively coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent computer capabilities

Location/Working conditions

• Works in the BHE Montana Operations Center in Palm Beach County, Florida
• Works in a CIP-compliant environment requiring implementation of limited access protocols and other security measures
• Typically works 12.5 hour shifts, with additional flex time work scheduling
• Works a shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Works alone and independently at the NOC when on shift

Physical requirements

• Must be physically capable of managing BHE Montana BA control systems
• Must be physically able to communicate effectively with operational partners using phone, electronic, and written methods
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

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

At BHE Montana, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Montana 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.

Direct Reports

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Job purpose/Position Summary

The Construction Manager plans, budgets and directs short and long-term electrical generating plant construction, including renewables, and related transmission facilities, in a manner that is safe, cost effective, and timely. Projects may involve multiple site locations and involve millions in expenditure level. Supports all construction activities associated with new and existing generation projects. Supports project budget updates, direct oversight of contractors and consultants which support site development and construction activities throughout the projects’ lifecycle.  Administers the associated contracts, ensures site compliance with environmental and other permits, regulatory requirements, safety requirements, and quality of the development and construction. This position maintains key business, public and stakeholder relationships and includes interaction with landowners, local, state and government employees, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders. Coordinates with other departments to complete development and construction tasks.

Primary Duties and responsibilities

Develops project construction plans, budgets and schedules.  Provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with capital investments for construction of new utility scale electric generating facilities, including renewables and related transmission facilities.

Provides technical construction expertise and reviews the design drawings for solar, battery storage or natural gas generating facilities, and for substation and transmission line projects for constructability.

Monitors, inspects, and accepts construction work done by outside contractors. Oversees site construction activities including contractor performance relative to schedule, quality, safety and compliance. Provides direction to contractor as assigned. Monitors and reports on performance related to safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all site development and construction activity.

Coordinates project-related efforts with project managers, project engineers, operations and other departments and government agencies. Reviews contractors work schedules to make sure contract construction work is completed in accordance with Company imposed deadlines. Reviews and approves contractor’s monthly invoices for payment.

Utilizes knowledge of OSHA standards to provide input for project safety.  Complies with Company  safety operating policies and procedures to effectively complete work assignments.  Ensures project compliance with regulatory bodies including spill response, environmental air monitoring and environmental compliance reporting.  Conducts daily coordination meetings, and weekly progress meetings, and prepares weekly summary progress report for significant construction projects.

Manages construction contracts and negotiates change orders for work changes in the scope of work. Maintains a daily log of the contractor’s construction activities and prepares a weekly activity report of construction progress. Maintains and reviews project budgets and schedules.

Coordinates the project activities with other projects, planned outages, and plant operations and maintenance departments. Negotiates critical issues with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success. Drives and assures transactions are appropriately fed through the internal evaluation and approval process (structuring/pricing, accounting, legal, and senior management).

Perform any additional responsibilities, represent, and promote Company programs, products, and services within the community and participate in special projects as requested or assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
• Five years of generating facility or renewable construction management experience, with two years in a senior technical/leadership role in industrial power systems or electric utility power system operations, construction, development or renewable industry related experience; including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature with exposure to business/financial and contractual matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of renewable energy industry including financial analysis, contracts and technologies
• Willingness to travel to various sites; at least 50% of job duties will be performed at development or construction sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective organization, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Planning and budgeting skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of relevant policy, procedures, laws, and regulations related to construction activities, with the ability to analyze and evaluate complex proposals and submit written comments.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to act as a team leader, enforce contracts, and maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• The demonstrated ability to lead projects and work with others effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Advanced computer skills including competency with spreadsheets, word processors, presentation tools or a demonstrated ability to learn such skills.
• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex information accurately and understandably in written and verbal form.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a customer service focus, and the ability to work both independently or as a member in a team-oriented environment and to recognize when collaboration with or input from others is necessary. This includes the ability to provide instruction, guidance, and information to others.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and complex technical documents.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to analyze complex issues and formulate a strategic plan.
• Ability to travel overnight as required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Position is primarily office based and located in Great Falls, MT with travel to generation facilities located in Kevin, Montana and Ethridge, Montana, and travel to company offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
• Office and fieldwork required.
• Required to work indoors in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow, rain, and heat.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving items up to 35 pounds at times.
• Must be able to climb a wind turbine generator and follow boundary limits and required safety PPE when working around high voltage electrical equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Direct Reports

Project Engineer
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Job purpose/Position Summary

The Project Engineer completes technical work and directs others in the planning, designing, development, procurement and construction of electric generation projects, and additions, changes, or maintenance to projects. The position directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects of moderate size and complexity. Accountable for project engineering decisions as Owners Engineer or oversees contractors who provide Owners Engineering on projects. Review engineering design completed by design engineers and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors to assure the design meets the project requirements. Provide and manage technical support for capital projects from conceptual development to completion. This position will be focused on optimizing overall operations by supporting operations and maintenance activities with excellence, accountability, and best practice-based solutions.

Primary Duties and responsibilities

Supports engineering services for the planning, design and construction of electric substations, battery, solar, wind and natural gas generation, and for transmission interconnections.  Conducts electrical engineering studies and investigations and prepares oral and written reports. Works as a liaison to coordinate the planning, design, and construction of new electric generation equipment with key stakeholders.

Manages outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work. Reviews engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design package from EPC contractors for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and contract requirements and specifications.

Supports project management with the scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. May manage multiple electrical contractors on a project site to support planned and unplanned maintenance, and new construction. Provides technical input to assist in the development of project planning.

Tracks and manages required maintenance and testing for existing electrical equipment at substations and for battery, solar, wind or natural gas generation facilities.  Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance inspections, testing, and documentation are conducted in accordance with established procedures, standards, and protocols, and the applicable compliance reporting is accurate and submitted on time.

Supports Asset Management in the performance of regular and systematic operational and compliance audits and assessments to ensure the compliance record is always complete and audit ready. Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of monthly operation reports.

Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.

Responsible for overseeing the specification, design, and maintenance of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, and protective relays. Oversee installation, inspection, and commissioning of new equipment.

Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.  Review and evaluate equipment performance, analyze tests performed by operations and maintenance teams for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and compliance standards (FERC, NERC, WECC). Support the preparation of annual production, revenue, and expense budgets and related analyses. Support Asset Management by tracking and explaining variances to the budget and create recurring reports on project performance for management review.

Support the Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP), and the authorization for expenditures (AFE) request process.

Provides engineering assistance to other departments and technical leadership to staff and recommends alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs. Interface with wind farm staff and the BA (Balancing Authority) Operations Center staff to identify and execute opportunities to improve the operational and commercial performance of operating assets. Monitor operational and generation performance metrics.

Subject matter expert for regulatory compliance (FERC, NERC, WECC) and support the Generation Owner/Generation Operator (GO/GOP) NERC compliance program.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
• A minimum of five years of industry experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems; including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature with exposure to business/financial and contractual matters.
• Advance technical degree or professional engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in electrical engineering, federal laws, regulations, and National Electric Codes.
• Knowledge of relevant policy, procedures, laws, and regulations, with the ability to analyze and evaluate complex proposals and submit written comments.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to act as a team leader, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• The demonstrated ability to lead projects and work with others effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Advanced computer skills including competency with spreadsheets, word processors, presentation tools or a demonstrated ability to learn such skills.
• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex information accurately and understandably in written and verbal form.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a customer service focus, and the ability to work both independently or as a member in a team-oriented environment and to recognize when collaboration with or input from others is necessary. This includes the ability to provide instruction, guidance, and information to others.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to analyze complex issues and formulate a strategic plan.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Position is primarily office based and located in Great Falls, MT with travel to generation facilities located in Kevin, Montana and Ethridge, Montana, and travel to company offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
• Office and fieldwork required.
• Required to work indoors in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow, rain, and heat.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving items up to 35 pounds at times.
• Must be able to climb a wind turbine generator and follow boundary limits and required safety PPE when working around high voltage electrical equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Job purpose/Position Summary

The Wind Farm Technician must have a working knowledge of operation and maintenance work on wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications. The Wind Farm Technician is also responsible for identifying and reporting safety issues and ensuring that all safety and health requirements are followed. This position will work closely with various contractors on site, overseeing their work, reviewing work orders, observing safety culture, and making improvement recommendations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Make safety a top priority
• Ensure safety and health requirements are followed
• Report any and all safety issues related to the project
• Identify potential safety problem areas with ongoing field and shop activities
• Have knowledge of troubleshooting, testing and repairs related to wind turbine generator (WTG) equipment
• Perform detailed quality audits of maintenance and repairs on subcontractors both turbine and BOP
• Perform QC inspections on subcontractors’ work
• Have an understanding of all documents required to review repairs and service to WTGs
• Keep records related to our inventory of tools, consumables and parts used; assist with inventory counts

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as field technician
• Wind turbine generator basic training
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work closely with fellow employees, managers and supervisors
• Ability to use computer and MS Office
• Ability to read and understand all materials related to repairing, troubleshooting and servicing WTGs and balance of plant
• Excellent documentation skills
• Good communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be available to be on call for up to two weeks at a time
• Must be available to work holidays if needed
• Must be available to work extended hours as needed

Location/Working conditions

• Job is located at the wind farms in Kevin and Ethridge, Montana
• 10% Office/90% Field

Physical requirements

• Must be able to climb a wind turbine generator and follow boundary limits and required safety PPE when working around high voltage electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, i.e., cold temperatures, snow, rain, and heat.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Direct Reports

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