Power Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• Manage the start, stop, and monitoring of power plant equipment, including reading gauges 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 the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems while maintaining chemistry logs.
• Assist in developing standard operational procedures and providing input for plant efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements.
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts and handle the transfer of bulk chemicals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, technical/vocational school degree, military service, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and handling hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste.
• Proven experience using test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must hold a State of Maine Boiler or Stationary Engineer’s License, or possess the qualifications to meet State Licensing Requirements.

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. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.