What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations & Maintenance Tech II position at Calpine Operating Services Company?
Calpine Corporation is America's 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 27,000 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 earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Responsible for the proper operation of the power facility while assigned on shift. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to the Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, HRSG, Gas Compressor, Air Compressors, Motors, Pumps, and other auxiliary equipment. Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees the environment and public safety. Works under the direction of Plant management and supervision
Job Responsibilities
- Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
- With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
- Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
- Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on department or facility, and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
- Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
- Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
- Works under general supervision.
- Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others.
- May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or four to six years related experience and/or training.
- Requires 2-5 years directly related experience.
- Basic certifications/licensures.
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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
