Turbine Engineer Specialist III

Calpine Corporation is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses Calpine serves customers in 22 states Canada and Mexico. Its clean efficient modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a lowcarbon 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 earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.

Job Summary(includes but is not limited to the following other duties may be assigned)

The Siemens Gas Turbine Engineering Specialist III will be a key player in supporting the inspection and maintenance of our Gas turbine fleet including but not limited to 501Fs 501Gs 501D5s and V84s. Emphasizing safety integrity and accountability the TE will manage highquality maintenance precise outage planning and risk management against the constraints of time budget and market demands. This role is crucial for developing and implementing efficient and effective maintenance strategies for the Siemens Gas turbines in line with our core values and expectations.

Core Values/Expectations:

• Safety: Uphold our commitment to safety above all actively leading and participating in safety initiatives and ensuring all activities comply with safety standards.
• Verifying Capital Part Serial Numbers: Ensure accurate tracking planning and forecasting for capital parts and budgets by diligently verifying and documenting serial numbers.
• Writing Outage Reports: Consistently produce comprehensive outage reports for every project regardless of OEM presence to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Creating or Leading Shift Turnover Reports: Take the initiative in producing detailed shift turnover reports particularly vital when the OEM is not the labor contractor to ensure seamless transitions and continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively promote and lead by example in all aspects of safety making it a priority in every task and decision.
• Manage and support maintenance planning and for Siemens Gas turbines both remotely and onsite with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.
• Supervise OEM and thirdparty vendors ensuring adherence to safety quality standards and Calpines best interests while emphasizing accurate verification of capital part serial numbers.
• Conduct thorough inspections and mechanical maintenance on Siemens Gas turbines employing meticulous attention to detail in evaluating condition and performance.
• Evaluate vendorsupplied test and inspection data leveraging this information to make informed decisions on maintenance strategies and repairs.
• Offer maintenance and repair recommendations planning and scheduling outage scopes with a commitment to creating accurate and timely outage and shift turnover reports.
• Liaise with vendors for quotes selecting services for outage and maintenance scopes with a focus on costeffectiveness quality and accurate capital part management.
• Guide technical teams in performing specialized repairs and maintenance on Gas turbines ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
• Innovate and improve inspection testing and repair techniques for Gas turbines enhancing operational efficiency reliability and safety.

Job Requirements

• A High School Diploma or engineering degree is preferred; consideration given to other degrees based on demonstrated expertise.
• Strong functional knowledge of Siemens Gas Turbine inspection testing maintenance practices and safety standards.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a Gas turbine maintenance role with a preference for Siemens GE Alstom Toshiba expertise.
• Selfmotivated independent worker with excellent team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to innovation problemsolving and continuous learning in line with our core values.
• Excellent organizational communication and detailoriented skills.
• Must pass drug screening.

Preferential Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Siemens Gas turbine models and technologies.
• Background in military OEM or Merchant Marine power plant maintenance focusing on gas turbines.
• More than 5 years of industry experience particularly in roles that align with our core values.

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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