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Associate Energy Transaction Trader (Portland, OR) #113780 Date: Jun 20, 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 Analyze market conditions, develop and communicate strategies to lower Net Power Costs including; negotiate sales and purchases of wholesale power, transmission and financial instruments, consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. Manage bids and monitor performance for resources participating in the Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization. Responsibilities Sell or purchase energy, to balance current system load and resource requirements and to reduce Net Power Costs. Collaborate with Energy Supply Management personnel to develop strategies to optimize available generation assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce Net Power Costs. Manage bid submissions for resources participating in Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization. Monitor the dispatch of the Company’s generating assets on an hourly basis, including use of limited resources and renewable resources to reduce Net Power Costs. Manage data interface with Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. Ability to analyze market conditions and to identify opportunities and strategies to reduce Net Power Costs and effectively communicate to Energy Supply Management personnel. Ability to problem solve and obtain results within time constraints Ability to provide clear documentation for the purpose of root cause analysis Ability to identify, negotiate, and close on sales and purchase opportunities. Communication and interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external personnel Proficient with the use of personal computers and tools used to perform essential duties Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading practices. Position work hours are non-standard Preferences ~ Prior experience in energy trading, scheduling or utility resource management. Additional Information Req Id: 113780 Company Code: PACIFICORP Primary Location: PORTLAND Department: Power Supply Schedule: FT Personnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring Range: $78,500 -$101,500 This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00% 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: 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. Career Segment: Sustainability, Financial, Supply, Energy, Finance, Operations Compensation details: 78500-101500 Yearly Salary PI8b4afe500c68-30492-37933614

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