Operator Technician I

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment by reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs
• Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and make adjustments within operating parameters
• Perform plant maintenance tasks, including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Conduct chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems
• Maintain chemistry logs and assist in the development of standard operational procedures
• Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts and handle bulk chemicals
• Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations and plant procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma and attendance in trade school, military service, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials
• Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Valid state driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with machinery repair and control systems

About the Company

Calpine is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity, serving customers in 22 states and Canada through a clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible fleet.