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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 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
Conducts real-time (hourly daily) purchase and sales transactions to increase margin and lower power costs. Conducts commercial transactions and monitors scheduling activities working in a shift-based model. Maintains power schedules in event of curtailment by re-supply or rescheduling power. Responsible for interacting with the market participants to develop negotiate and execute opportunistic business opportunities that create value for Calpine. Analyzes and reacts to current market and competitive conditions. Responsible for analyzing and evaluating energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price transmission counterparty and contractual terms are favorable to and consistent with company guidelines for risk management. Accurately enters all trading activities in designated databases/tools.
Job Scope
- Developing general knowledge.
- Developing use and/or application of basic principles theories and concepts.
- Basic familiarity with knowledge area staff technologies services and practices.
Decision Making & Innovation
- Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.
- Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.
Self-Management. & Leadership
- General instructions on routine work detailed instructions on new assignments.
- May coordinate efforts of others.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion in determining own work priorities
Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- Entry-level; typically less than 3 years experience
- Strong mathematical and organizational skills and intermediate Excel/spreadsheet/database skills
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 e-mail with your request to . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here
Employment Type
Full-Time
