Maintenance Operator

Calpine; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in the USA is seeking individuals for maintenance roles at their Wilmington plant. Under limited supervision, you'll assist with the operation and maintenance of various equipment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in power plant operations or equivalent education. Strong communication skills and safety awareness are crucial. The role involves shift work and may require supervising others to ensure safe operations. Competitive benefits are offered, reflecting the company's commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in power plant maintenance or operations.
• Knowledge of utility or industrial facility materials practices preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of plant equipment.
• Oversee the work of others, ensuring safe practices.
• Maintain operational and maintenance reporting logs.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Safety awareness

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Education

High School or Vocational School education

Associate’s Degree in relevant fields

Job description

Hay Rd Energy Ctr
198 Hay Rd
Gate B
Wilmington, DE 19809, USA

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

Under limited supervision, the employee regularly and customarily performs and/or assists in the performance of any work required for the maintenance and operation of the plant equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Works alone or with others as part of a team as directed.
• May be required to oversee the work of others of similar or lesser classifications. At the top step of progression, may be required to oversee the work of contractor personnel in the absence of supervision.
• Observes, records and evaluates data; maintains and reviews operational and maintenance reporting logs and performs other necessary clerical work incidental to the job.
• Will be assigned outside or inside duties. Will work shift work, scheduled work, over‑time or irregular hours as may be necessary or requested to maintain continuity of service of the station or system.
• Ensures adequate turnover of information between shifts.
• Reads blueprints, instruction manuals, and other similar documents as necessary for proper operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with all organizational personnel. Works alone or with others as required.
• Maintains high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Must be knowledgeable of and act upon emergency procedures during non‑routine situations to maintain personnel safety and continuity of service.

Job Requirements

• High School or Vocational School education.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in power plant maintenance or operations, combustion turbine maintenance or the equivalent, such as prior job experience or military training OR an equivalent educational experience where the employee must have completed one (1) year in an Associate’s Degree Program with courses in electricity, electronics, instrumentation or a related field OR three (3) courses in one of those same fields with content satisfactory to the company in a post‑high‑school accredited curriculum.
• In‑depth knowledge of utility or industrial facility materials practices preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Safety awareness and adherence to regulatory, company and site policies and procedures.
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Create a climate conducive to team success. Cooperates fully with all other members of the organization and other departments. Must be able to deal properly with the public, vendors, contractors and in the best interest of the company.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at all times.
• Must be able to pass qualification tests prior to the Company awarding the position.
• Must be able to talk, walk, stand, sit, stoop, reach above shoulder, climb, and crawl, do heavy lifting, and must be able to see color.
• Must possess or obtain within six months valid TWIC credentials.
• Must adhere to Calpine’s physical requirement standards.
• Training and progression testing will be administered as identified and developed. Failure to pass progression testing at any point will require remaining at the existing step of salary progression, with the employee eligible for retesting within the next six (6) months. Failure to pass any progression test a second time or complete required courses on schedule will result in the employee being discharged.
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping at all times.

Additional Calpine Information

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