Instrumentation & Electrical Tech – DCS & Control Systems

Calpine Corporation; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation is seeking a skilled technician to maintain, repair, and calibrate plant electrical and control systems. You will monitor DCS and turbine control systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation and compliance with OEM and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires 2–5 years of journey-level experience in instrument/electrical applications, with preferred Mark VI and Emerson Ovation knowledge. Valid driver's license and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeylevel; 2–5 years' experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications.
• Preferred experience with Mark VI Control System and Emerson Ovation Control System.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of electricity and mathematics.
• Experience with DCS programming and configuration.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and calibrate plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Monitor and repair DCS, turbines, generators, transformers, and switchgear.
• Use CMMS to document work orders and maintenance actions.
• Prepare written reports on control system conditions when required.
• Adhere to safety policies and identify risks in daily work activities.
• Record logs, manuals and procedures neatly and professionally.

Skills

Instrument/electrical

Control systems

DCS programming

CMMS

Mark VI

Emerson Ovation

Education

High School Diploma/technical vocational

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Calpine Corporation is seeking a skilled technician to maintain, repair, and calibrate plant electrical and control systems. You will monitor DCS and turbine control systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation and compliance with OEM and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires 2–5 years of journey-level experience in instrument/electrical applications, with preferred Mark VI and Emerson Ovation knowledge. Valid driver's license and CMMS experience are essential.