Calpineposted about 2 months ago
Senior
Gregory, TX
Utilities

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.

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.
  • Assists in the development of standard operational procedures and provides 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.
  • Senior-level; generally 10+ 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.
  • Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
  • Advanced certifications/licensures.
  • Valid state driver's license.
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