Engineer III

Calpine • Pasadena, TX

8h • $109,779 - $139,969 • Onsite

About The Position

Engineers will work closely with all levels of the Power Operation Team to support plant maintenance, operations, conduct analysis through modeling, work on projects in the area of business risk assessment, and other various projects. Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Provide engineering services for troubleshooting, maintenance, design, and configuration management of existing power plants. Will be conducting analysis on the plant performance efficiency, and strategy updates, supporting model development to assist in evaluation of operational performance. Compiles and prepares reports. Conducts special financial and business-related studies which may include the development of ad hoc and custom reporting involving the determination of metrics and identifying and integrating data sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with a concentration on rotating equipment.
• Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.
• Previous experience working in team an environment using analytical skill set to provide recommendations around business challenges.
• Previous experience evaluating performance using model-building techniques.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office to include MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in an Internship or other entry level work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.
• Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Follows standard practices and procedures.
• General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• May coordinate efforts of others
• Basic communication – delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level