Control Operator I

Calpine Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation in the United States seeks an entry-level power plant operator to man the control room and assist the engineering team in operating and maintaining the facility. You will monitor performance, ensure safe operation, and uphold permitting limits.

Responsibilities include issuing and tracking work permits, maintaining logs, and supporting plant improvements while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with background in trade/military service.
• 2 years of directly related experience in power plant operations.
• Experience with spreadsheet, database and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job
• Performs standardized ongoing duties and tasks
• With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities for a single trade group of closely related tasks or functional areas.
• Work typically reviewed by others, work reflects developing competency and basic skills.
• Errors may cause simple rework or correction to single task.
• Duties and tasks are standardized
• Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Prioritizes basic tasks, priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.

Skills

Spreadsheet

Database concepts

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school

Military service

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)

Accountable for manning the power plant control room in an effort to assist the engineering team in operating and maintaining the power facility. Responsible for ongoing monitoring and safe operation of power plant in accordance with all safe engineering practices, including monitoring and oversight of environmental permit limits. Responsibilities include monitoring and operating performance monitoring equipment, creating and maintaining plant records, issuing lockout/tag-out permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits. Accountable for proper implementation of lockout/tag-outs, how work permits and overall safety program and procedures for all disciplines during assigned shift(s).

Based on monitoring duties, analysis and troubleshooting, initiates and/or completes work requests for maintenance and repairs. Works with plant maintenance staff and engineers to identify and troubleshoot plant equipment. Performs routine and preventative maintenance when facility conditions allow and assists with shutdown related maintenance and repairs. Develops and maintains a variety of equipment and operational logs and other reports. Assists with identifying and implementing plant improvements and modifications including contributing to the development of operations, maintenance, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job
• Performs standardized ongoing duties and tasks
• With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities for a single trade group of closely related tasks or functional areas.
• Work typically reviewed by others, work reflects developing competency and basic skills.
• Errors may cause simple rework or correction to single task.
• Duties and tasks are standardized
• Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Prioritizes basic tasks, priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma and attendance in trade school, military service or equivalent.
• Entry-level; minimum 2 years directly related experience including familiarity with power plants operations and equipment. Prefer additional background and applied skills in at least one maintenance or technical discipline such as engineering, mechanics, electronics, water chemistry, instrument and control and/or gas turbines.
• Computer skills including experience working with spreadsheet, databased and word processing software.

Salary Information

• Range - $58.64-60.41/ hour

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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