Manager - Real Time Power Operations

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 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 earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.

Job Summary

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

Manages the Real Time Power Operations area/dispatch. Develops work schedules for a combination of Power Operations staff and Traders. Balances staff workload ensures proper optimization of scheduling and work coverage. Communicates with ISO/CA/RTO groups dealing with real-time and day-ahead dispatch issues. Informs staff of industry direction and changes. Identifies training needs and ensures that all staff are appropriately trained and certified based on Calpine and regulatory requirements. Resolves escalated issues in power operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others.
• Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
• Managesemployees 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 project-based goals.
• Makes decisions for large-scale 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.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Manages real time power operations/dispatch function.
• Regularly manages large-scale 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent; prefer Masters Degree; Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience; typically requires a minimum of 7 years experience in the energy sector with a minimum of 4 years experience related to processes in a combined cycle power plant or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• NERC System Operator certification preferred.

Additional Calpine Information

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