Operator Technician II
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. Since its founding in 1984, 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. This role is responsible for the 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 plant security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
- Journey-level; generally, 6 years directly related experience.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
- Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances.
- Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
- Basic certifications/licensures.
- Valid state driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Start, stop, and monitor equipment, including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records.
- Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and make adjustments within operating parameters.
- Perform a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks.
- Perform chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems, and maintain chemistry logs.
- Assist in the development of standard operational procedures.
- Provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
- Maintain plant security.
- Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts.
- Handle and transfer bulk chemicals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
