Entry-Level Operator Technician: Monitoring & Maintenance

Calpin; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a leading energy company, seeks an entry-level Operator Technician responsible for start/stop, monitoring equipment, reading gauges, and recording in logs. Performs maintenance and supports safety and efficient plant operation.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, using test equipment, maintaining chemistry logs, and assisting in plant improvements. Requires high school diploma, some related experience, valid driver's license, and willingness to work around hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Entry level; basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math, chemistry, physics.

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 area.
• Work typically reviewed by others; work reflects developing competency and basic skills.
• 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.
• Receives training but uses some specialized skills where technical experience can be applied to assigned tasks. Assists more experienced Operator Technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Chemistry basics

Electrical concepts

Test equipment

Safety compliance

Math reasoning

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school

Military service

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Calpine, a leading energy company, seeks an entry-level Operator Technician responsible for start/stop, monitoring equipment, reading gauges, and recording in logs. Performs maintenance and supports safety and efficient plant operation.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, using test equipment, maintaining chemistry logs, and assisting in plant improvements. Requires high school diploma, some related experience, valid driver's license, and willingness to work around hazardous materials.