3+ years of experience in electrical power generation or related field
Solid understanding of job, company, and industry practices
Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations
Proven problem-solving skills for operational and technical issues
Responsibilities
Coordinate all plant engineering functions for optimal performance
Provide technical support for daily operations and plant improvements
Conduct performance tests and analyze operational data
Develop operational plans and recommend equipment acquisitions
Ensure compliance with procedures, regulations, and budget projections
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer status
Commitment to reasonable accommodations for disabilities
Potential for career advancement within a leading energy provider
Engagement in environmentally responsible energy production
Full Job Description
Job Summary (including but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned)
Coordinates all plant engineering functions to assure the facility operates at maximum performance and profitability. Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations, plant improvements, process improvements, design, equipment acquisition, plant breakdown and analysis, and recommending corrective actions. Ensures operational activities are in accordance with procedures, schedules, regulatory compliance and budget projections. Conducts performance tests, collecting and analyzing operating data, and developing operational plans and equipment recommendations to optimize performance and profitability. Develops and maintains plant operating records and provides technical support to plant operations and maintenance.
Job Responsibilities
Solid, working knowledge or electrical power generation or related field.
Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
Performs in fully-functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor.
Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.
Works on problems of moderate complexity.
Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques and analytical approach.
Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.
Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction, and reporting results.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Journey - level; typically requires 3+ years' experience.
Additional Calpine Information:
About Calpine
Calpine Corporation is a power generation company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Calpine's fleet of natural gas-fired and geothermal power plants has a combined generating capacity of approximately 26,000 megawatts. Calpine sells wholesale power and other energy-related services to utilities, independent electric system operators, industrial and commercial customers, and retail power providers. The company was founded in 1984 and went public in 1996. In 2018, Calpine was acquired by Energy Capital Partners and a consortium of investors.
