Power Plant Operator

Overview

Operate, monitor, maintain, and improve power plant equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• technical troubleshooting
• decision making
• training delivery
• equipment monitoring
• plant maintenance
• chemical analysis

Tasks

Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals. -Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues. -Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues. -Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas. -Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area. -Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency. -Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.

Requirements

• advanced certifications
• driver’s license
• senior-level
• 10+ years
• test equipment
• hazardous materials

What You Bring

-High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent. -Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license. -Senior-level; generally 10+ years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport. -Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions. -Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems. -Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.

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About Calpine

-Calpine is a pioneer in the energy sector, primarily known for its clean, reliable, and efficient power generation. -With a fleet of natural gas-fired power plants and a growing renewable energy portfolio, Calpine plays a key role in North America's energy landscape. -Calpine is renowned for its innovative approach to energy, including its leadership in combined-cycle natural gas technology. -Its financial stability and large-scale operations make it a critical player in meeting energy demands with minimal environmental impact. -The company's typical projects include large-scale power plant development, renewable energy integration, and energy efficiency upgrades. -Calpine's transition to cleaner energy includes investments in geothermal and solar power, driving its commitment to a more sustainable future.

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