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Baytown, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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)

Coordinates all plant engineering functions to assure the facility operates at maximum performance and profitability. Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations plant improvements process improvements design equipment acquisition plant breakdown and analysis and recommending corrective actions. Ensures operational activities are in accordance with procedures schedules regulatory compliance and budget projections. Conducts performance tests collecting and analyzing operating data and developing operational plans and equipment recommendations to optimize performance and profitability. Develops and maintains plant operating records and provides technical support to plant operations and maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Developing general knowledge of electrical power generation or related field.
  • Developing use and/or application of basic principles theories and concepts.
  • Basic familiarity with knowledge area staff technologies services and practices.
  • Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.
  • Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.
  • 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.
  • Works on problems of limited scope.
  • Works typically consists of a variety of routine tasks which provide experience and increased job knowledge.
  • Follows standard practices and procedures.
  • Works under direct supervision and/or defined parameters.
  • Prioritizes basic tasks; priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.
  • Basic communication delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
  • Entrylevel; typically less than 3 years experience.

    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.

    Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

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    Full-Time

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