Manager Maintenance
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Job Description
Calpine Corporation is Americas 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 27000 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 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)
Oversees safe and economical daily and longterm maintenance of equipment at assigned power plant. Ensures safety of employees contractor and public in all maintenance activities in operating plants. Coordinates schedules and conducts mechanical electrical and I&C maintenance repair and preventative maintenance. Organizes and oversees contract repair shop work. Develops and maintains computerized maintenance management program. Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations during the performance of plant maintenance activities. Schedules materials equipment and personnel for plant outages and overhauls. Participates in the planning and scheduling of plant activities. Coordinate plant maintenance outages with local hosts and utilities. Maintains needed site spare parts in coordination with maintenance personnel and the Plant Administrator. Develops and monitors Maintenance Department Budget. Develops contracts (in coordination with other involved parties) and oversees performance of contractors required for onsite maintenance services equipment rentals and maintenance training. Manages new equipment warranties. Manages Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) as applicable. Oncall 24 hours/day 7 days/week to respond to potential power plant problems.
Job Responsibilities
- Accomplishes work through others. Manages overall equipment maintenance function at assigned power plant.
- Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources cost and budgetary accountabilities.
- Decisions typically related to resources project approach and tactical operations.
- Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or projectbased goals. Assists in the development and administration of plant operating budgets.
- Makes decisions for largescale projects a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach resources schedules and goals. Prepares and communicates work schedules for staff balances workload and monitors quality of results.
- Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
- Manages multiple functions within operations the maintenance function. Regularly manages largescale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
- Responsible for performance reviews promotional decisions and pay actions for support and professional levels. Oversees the training and development of staff including contractors.
- Serves as one of the primary decision makers in the recruiting and selection process.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent; prefer Associates or Bachelors Degree.
- Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
- Typically requires minimum of 5 years of power generation experience in gas turbine power plant maintenance and 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Intimate knowledge and experience with the repair and maintenance practices of heavy frame combustion turbine.
- Valid state drivers license.
Additional Calpine Information:
- 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position please send an email with your request to . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on casebycase basis.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
