Calpine

Plant Engineer II

Calpine$98K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in the engineering field
  • Solid knowledge of electrical power generation or related areas
  • Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making in operational contexts
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate engineering functions to optimize plant performance
  • Provide technical support for daily operations and process improvements
  • Conduct performance tests and analyze operating data
  • Develop operational plans and recommend equipment upgrades
  • Maintain and update plant operating records
  • Lead projects or technical initiatives within the department

Benefits

  • Technical development and training opportunities
  • Supportive teamwork environment
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact engineering projects
  • Access to innovative technologies and methodologies
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Job Summary: (includes but is 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.
• Journy level; typically 3+ years' experience

Salary Information
• Range - $98,017.15 to 124,971.87 annually

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.
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