Operator Technician II

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment start/stop sequences and read gauges and meters to ensure safe power generation
• Record all activities in operating logs and use computers to make adjustments within operating parameters
• Perform plant maintenance, including diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Conduct chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems
• Assist in developing standard operational procedures and providing input for plant efficiency and safety improvements
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures
• Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts and handle bulk chemical transfers

Requirements

• High School Diploma, technical/vocational school degree, military service, or equivalent
• 6 years of directly related experience in power operations or a similar technical field
• Proven experience working with hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials
• 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
• Valid state driver’s license

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, enough to power approximately 27 million homes. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.