Instrumentation Controls & Electrical Technician I

Calpine; Coyote (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy generation company is offering an entry-level position focused on maintaining and repairing electrical and control systems. Candidates will monitor, maintain, and optimize equipment in a clean, efficient environment, contributing to a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic competencies.
• Entry level with developing competency in specific tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant DCS and turbine control systems.
• Performs routine troubleshooting activities and uses CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of chemistry

Understanding of physics

Understanding of electricity

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. 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. 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)

Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and instrumentation. Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS). Monitors, maintains, and repairs gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Maintains, calibrates, and repairs plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Performs routine troubleshooting activities. Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner. Optimizes plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints, and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provides written reports on control system conditions when required. Incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures, helping to identify and eliminate or actively manage risks in all work activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job.
• Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks.
• Routine decisions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works under direct supervision and/or defined parameters.
• Prioritizes basic tasks; priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level/apprentice; with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Experience with DCS programming and configuration.
• Begins to achieve primary certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.

Salary Information

• Hourly range rate - $52.09-$54.06 per hour

Additional Calpine Information

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