Operations and Electrical Technician III

Calpine•Menifee, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation, is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity. 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. Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. Its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Requirements

High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
Senior-level; minimum of 5 years’ experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
Experience with DCS programming and configuration
Advanced certifications/licensures.
Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

Ensuring the BESS systems are fully available and charging/discharging per dispatch.
Acknowledging and responding to alarms.
Performing plant rounds, inspections, and general housekeeping.
Authoring, reviewing and updating: Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Response Guides, EHS Policies.
Performing scheduled maintenance via assigned work orders.
Submitting daily availability declarations to scheduling coordinators.
Keeping the plant logbook.
Managing contractors.
Issuing & tracking permits for safe work, confined space, hot work and energized electrical work.
Review and update P&ID and electrical drawings.
Preparing and hanging Lock Out Tag Out.
De-energizing or re-energizing equipment fed from multiple AC and/or DC power sources.
Hanging temporary electrical grounds.
Maintain site 125VDC backup batteries and chargers.
Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions.
Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check.
Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
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.