Plant Engineer III

Company Overview

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 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.

Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. Calpine’s renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth’s surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

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.

• Solid, working knowledge of 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, selects 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Journey‑level; typically requires 3+ years of experience.

• Salary range – $ – $.

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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