Instrumentation & Electrical Technician I

Calpine; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a major energy company, seeks an entry-level technician to maintain and repair electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems at its plants. The role includes monitoring and repairing DCS, gas and steam turbine controls, transformers, and switchgear, while ensuring logs and procedures are kept accurate and up-to-date.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, reporting on system conditions, and adherence to OEM and regulatory requirements within a competitive energy

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform the job.
• Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks.
• With guidance, handles a single trade or related tasks.
• Work is reviewed by others; reflects developing competency.
• Resolves routine questions; refers complex issues to higher levels.
• Duties are standardized and prioritized by standard practices.

Skills

DCS programming

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Calpine, a major energy company, seeks an entry-level technician to maintain and repair electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems at its plants. The role includes monitoring and repairing DCS, gas and steam turbine controls, transformers, and switchgear, while ensuring logs and procedures are kept accurate and up-to-date.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, reporting on system conditions, and adherence to OEM and regulatory requirements within a competitive energy