Job Description

Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Market Policy & Operations Analyst
Job Number: BCH-R-6244-220516E1
Job Location: Fraser Vly Office, British Columbia, Canada

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* Oversees and validates transmission requests on internal sales and scheduling and industry

business systems within specified timelines to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions in

BC Hydro's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), supplemental Business Practices and

regulatory requirements for the sale and scheduling of transmission and ancillary services.

* Reconciles data discrepancies after-the-fact by investigating and analyzing discrepancies and

working with utilities, Transmission Providers, marketers, Balancing Authorities and Western

Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) to resolve transmission and/or energy discrepancies and

disputes in transactions. Compiles and analyzes hourly generation and interchange metered data

reports to ensure data integrity is maintained.

* Analyzes, validates and corrects financial daily and monthly reports on settlement data and

physical energy/transmission contracts and activity for accuracy prior to month end financial and

physical settlement.

* Reviews and analyzes various customer invoices for accuracy of charges and corrects incorrect

charges prior to management approval and online posting of invoices. Advises and explains

charge adjustments to affected parties. Investigates, analyzes and resolves customer disputes

pertaining to financial settlements and billing discrepancies.

* Prepares and adjusts OATT revenue forecasts for inclusion in the Transmission Revenue

Requirement by identifying trends, constants and potential service rate and contract changes with

Regulatory and Transmission Contracts departments. Prepares monthly variance analysis

between forecasts and Transmission Service Plan/Revenue Requirement Plan with variance

explanations to Finance. Prepares ad hoc operational (transmission scheduling and billing activity)

reports and revenue forecasts for internal stakeholders.

* Responds to internal stakeholders (such as Treasury and Legal) and customers on matters

related to the OATT customer registration process and the application of OATT and Business

Practices. Develops and presents education sessions to internal and external stakeholders as

required.

* Maintains and updates communications and transmission data on BC Hydro's external websites.

* Participates in the development, enhancement and implementation of business processes,

reporting tools and systems. Works with IT support to carry out user acceptance testing for

systems enhancement (including system display configurations), upgrades or new releases.

Develops and maintains department system, process and program documentation (such as

training manuals).

* Maintains currency with industry business practices and tariffs related to scheduling and billing.

Participates in industry subcommittees to: maintain awareness of industry best practices; keep

department apprised of any changes or pending changes; and represent BC Hydro as a voting

member on proposed changes.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the

job.

Qualifications:

* Diploma in business management/administration, finance or accounting; plus four (4) years of

experience in a financial or energy accounting analytical role; or an equivalent combination of

education, training and experience.

* Experience in the utility industry would be an asset. Courses in Electrical Utility Fundamentals

and Electric System Overview considered assets.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).

http://moveuptogether.ca

* Please note that testing will be included in the interview process.

* Candidates will need to have a background check to work in the secured facility.

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