Calpine

Process Control Engineer III

Calpine • $109K — $139K *
Middletown, CA 95461In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Advanced knowledge of turbine control systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with control logic changes for gas and steam turbines
  • Ability to lead training sessions for technical skills
  • Familiarity with OEM processes and recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot turbine control systems effectively
  • Develop and implement control logic changes
  • Audit and evaluate OEM recommended control updates
  • Collaborate with OEM for troubleshooting and issue resolution
  • Lead training sessions for Operations and colleagues
  • Make recommendations on project components and develop new processes
  • Use independent judgment to analyze complex problems

Benefits

  • Commitment to environmental stewardship
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Flexible work schedules due to travel requirements
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on corporate responsibility
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Process Control Engineer for Calpine Geysers - Primarily responsible for work on balance of plant and steamfield controls

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

  • Comprehensive knowledge.
  • Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
  • Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
  • Develop and implement control logic changes on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems.
  • Support OT systems as required, including working with virtual servers and network.
  • Lead informal training sessions for Operations and colleagues on logic changes and controls skills.


Decision Making & Impact

  • Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
  • May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.
  • Reviews P&IDs, PFDs, HGLs and pump curves to assist engineering with new project designs.


Work Complexity

  • Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
  • Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach


Self-Management & Leadership

  • Works under limited supervision.
  • Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
  • Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.


Process Control Engineer III - Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree Engineering
  • 10+ yrs related experience
  • Experience with RSLogix, Ovation, ABB controls system design, network design, programming, and maintenance.
  • OEM Field Service or Engineering Service experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience with VMWare ESXi and Cisco IOS a plus
  • Experience reading pump curves and sizing control valves a plus


Salary Information

  • Salary Range - $109,779.00 - $139,968.00

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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Industry
Energy & Utilities
Founded
1984
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