Operator Technician I

Calpine • Pittsburg, CA

5d • $38 - $48

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. Job Summary: (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned) Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals. Job Responsibilities Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job. Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks. Routine decisions. With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities for a single trade, group of closely related tasks or functional area. Work typically reviewed by others; work reflects developing competency and basic skills. Errors may cause simple rework or correction to single task. Duties and tasks are standardized. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under direct supervision and/or defined parameters. Prioritizes basic tasks; priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others. Receives training but uses some specialized skills where technical experience can be applied to assigned tasks. Assists more experienced Operator Technicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and attendance in trade school, military service or equivalent.
• Entry level; minimum 2 years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
• Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Begins to achieve primary certifications/licensures.
• Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records.
• Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters.
• Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
• Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks.
• Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs.
• Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
• Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

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.
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees