Internship - Geoscience

Calpine • Middletown, CA

78d • $25 - $37

About The Position

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity. The Geysers is the largest complex of geothermal power plants in the world. Calpine is the largest geothermal power producer in the US and one of the most reliable energy sources in California accounting for approximately one fifth of the green power produced in California.

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in geoscience with coursework in structural geology and field geology.
• Actively enrolled in a Masters or above program, working on an advanced degree with a defined interest in subsurface reservoir characterization.
• Demonstrated experience with digital geologic map making and a strong structural geology background.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and digital mapping software.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and AutoCAD is a plus.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future for any company.
• Willingness to work as a team with good writing and communication skills.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have the ability to drive mountainous, winding, narrow roads.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resource Group by creating ArcGIS maps from legacy hard copy data.
• Digitize selected well information now available in only hard copy form.
• Create GIS information usable on tablets in the Geysers steam field.
• Obtain digital data from various sources and consolidate them in a geodatabase.

Benefits

• Salary range of $25.00 to $37.00 per hour.
• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree