Power Plant Operator I

Responsibilities

• Monitor, start, and stop power plant equipment while reading gauges and meters
• Record activities in operating logs and use computers to make adjustments within operating parameters
• Perform plant maintenance tasks, including diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Conduct chemical analysis and control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems
• Maintain chemistry logs and assist in developing standard operational procedures
• Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations and plant procedures
• Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts and handle bulk chemicals

Requirements

• High School Diploma and attendance in trade school, military service, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience, including work with hazardous energy and chemicals
• Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Strong mechanical aptitude and 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

Preferred Qualifications

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