Operator Technician III

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control equipment start/stop sequences, reading gauges and meters to ensure operation within parameters
• Perform complex plant maintenance, including diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Conduct chemical analysis and control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems, maintaining accurate chemistry logs
• Resolve escalated technical issues and make decisions on non-routine operational challenges
• Provide on-the-job technical training and guidance to other team members
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and plant safety 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
• 10+ years of directly related experience in power plant operations or a similar technical field
• Proven experience working with hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials
• Proficiency using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems
• 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, serving customers across 22 states and Canada. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.