Plant Engineer II

Calpine

Odessa, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Forecasting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Electric Power Generation, Electricity, Financial Projections, Natural Gas, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Planning, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Retail Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Vehicle Fleets, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Odessa, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity – enough to power approximately 27 million homes. 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 (including but 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Journey – level; typically requires 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 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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About the Company

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