Plant Engineer III
Plant Engineer III
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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 (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
- Solid working knowledge or electrical power generation or related field.
- Experienced professional with full understanding of job company and industry practices.
- Performs in fully functioning capacity equivalent to a journey level contributor.
- Makes decisions regarding own work often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
- Solves operational problems and associated technical issues modifies existing tools techniques or processes.
- Works on problems of moderate complexity.
- Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines select methods techniques and analytical approach.
- Little instruction on day-to-day work general instructions on new assignments.
- May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.
- Information sharing gives and receives information such as options technical direction instruction and reporting results.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Journey level; typically requires 3 years experience.
Salary Information:
- Salary range -$122569.02-$156275.50
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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
