Operations & Maintenance Tech III - L1238

Calpine • Wilmington, DE

11h • 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, Calpine's fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity. The company serves customers in 22 states and Canada through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses. Calpine's fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and renewable geothermal plants. This role involves performing and assisting in the maintenance and operation of plant equipment under limited supervision. Duties include operating control rooms, overseeing work of others, recording and evaluating data, maintaining logs, and performing clerical work. The position may involve outside or inside duties, shift work, overtime, and irregular hours to ensure continuity of service. Responsibilities also include ensuring adequate shift turnover, reading technical documents, cooperating with personnel, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, and acting upon emergency procedures.

Requirements

• High School or Vocational School education.
• At least four (4) years' experience in power plant maintenance or operations, or the equivalent (prior job experience or military training).
• OR completion of three (3) years in an Associates' Degree Program with courses in electricity, electronics, instrumentation or a related field.
• OR completion of three (3) courses in electricity, electronics, instrumentation or a related field with content satisfactory to the company in a post high school accredited curriculum.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Safety awareness and adherence to regulatory, company and site policies and procedures.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to create a climate conducive to team success.
• Ability to cooperate fully with all other members of the organization and other departments.
• Ability to deal properly with the public, vendors, contractors, and in the best interest of the company.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at all times.
• Must be able to pass qualification tests (EEI TECH Test) prior to the Company awarding the position.
• Must be able to talk, walk, stand, sit, stoop, reach above shoulder, climb, and crawl, do heavy lifting.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must possess or obtain valid TWIC credentials within six (6) months of hire date.
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping at all times.

Nice To Haves

• In depth knowledge of utility of industrial facility materials practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in the performance of any work required for the maintenance and operation of plant equipment.
• Operate the control room(s) at the top step of progression.
• Oversee the work of others of similar or lesser classifications.
• Oversee the work of contract personnel in the absence of supervision.
• Observe, record, and evaluate data.
• Maintain and review operational and maintenance reporting logs.
• Perform other necessary clerical work incidental to the job.
• Be assigned outside or inside duties.
• Work shift work, scheduled work, overtime, or irregular hours as necessary or requested.
• Ensure adequate turnover of information between shifts.
• Read blueprints, instruction manuals, and other similar documents.
• Cooperate and communicate fully with all organizational personnel.
• Work alone or with others as required.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Act upon emergency procedures during non-routine situations to maintain personnel safety and continuity of service.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED