Apprentice

Calpin; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Calpine is seeking a Power Operations Co‑Op Development Program participant to gain hands-on experience in plant maintenance and operations, with opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills. The program focuses on experiential, structured development to prepare candidates for future roles within Operations and Maintenance.

The position involves maintenance work on plant equipment, participation in shift rotations, and collaboration with a team to ensure efficiency and compliance

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full- or part-time student in an approved Applied Science (AAS) in Process Technology program.
• Adherence to Safety Policies and Code of Ethics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and handle multiple deadlines.
• Team player with ability to tackle issues and learn new methods.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on plant equipment to support efficiency and appearance.
• Works call-outs to maintain plant availability and repairs electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Inspects maintenance clearances, troubleshoots, disassembles/reassembles equipment and parts.
• May perform preventative maintenance and contribute to procedures and spare parts inventory.
• Assists with planning and spare parts inventory and requisitioning processes.
• Prepares reports as directed by management and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and maintains a safe work environment.

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Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Team player

Energy industry knowledge

Education

AAS in Process Technology

Job description

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. 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. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The Power Operations Co Op Development Program is designed to attract and develop talent that will feed into Operations and Maintenance positions in our power plants, and provide participants the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and enhance technical and leadership skills. It will provide experiential, hands‑on learning which will enhance the student’s academic learning. It will provide a structured plan for development of candidates to fill technical and future leadership positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on plant equipment to support optimum efficiency, availability, and plant appearance.
• Works call‑outs as required to maintain plant availability. Performs maintenance activities around the repair, replacement, installation and removal of mechanical and/or electrical equipment and associated structures.
• Responsibilities include inspecting and verifying maintenance clearances prior to work, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment and associated parts, monitoring plant equipment and analyzing operating data.
• While the focus of work is primarily on repair and maintenance, may also perform some preventative maintenance activities including troubleshooting and assisting with the development of preventative maintenance procedures and recommended spares list/inventory as required.
• Assists with planning and spare parts inventory including following procedures around requisitioning of parts and supplies.
• Prepare all reports as directed by management and plant procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Maintains safe work environment and contributes to operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operations.

This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift as well as rotating plant shifts.

Job Requirement

• Student must have continuous enrollment as a full‑time/part‑time student in one of the approved academic programs Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Process Technology during the Summer, Spring and Fall semesters to remain in the program.
• Adherence to the Safety Policies and Code of Ethics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Should be able to work autonomously and accept responsibility; able to excel under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Team player who is used to diving into issues, brainstorming solutions, and learning new methods and tools.
• Knowledge of the energy industry, specifically the independent power or utility sector, is a plus.

Salary Information

• Hourly Rate Range - $18.00 to $25.00 /hour

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e‑mail with your request to [e-mail] . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case‑by‑case basis.

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