Manager Operations

Calpine Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 119,371 - 152,198; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a leading electricity generator, is seeking a seasoned operations leader for Corpus Christi Energy Center. The role oversees daily plant operations, directs staff, and ensures safety, environmental compliance, and reliable production.

You will guide economic dispatch, oversee water balance and the plant chemistry program, and manage safety and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in power plant operations, strong computer skills, and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous leadership or senior level contributor experience is desirable.
• Typically requires 5+ years of power plant operations experience, preferably heavy frame combustion turbine background.
• Strong computer skills including experience with spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations and production activities and directs work of operations personnel.
• Supervises operators in all aspects of power plant operations and issues operating instructions for economic dispatch.
• Ensures safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance; oversees plant safety programs and training certifications.
• Accounts for environmental permits and compliance reporting; participates in recruiting and staff development.

Skills

Power plant operations

Leadership experience

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Corpus Christi Energy Ctr
3952 Buddy Lawrence Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78407, USA

Corpus Christi Energy Ctr
3952 Buddy Lawrence Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78407, 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 (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Manage the daily operations and production activities. Plan and direct the work activities of operations personnel. Supervises operators in all aspects of power plant operations. Issues operating instructions for economic dispatch, ensure optimum water balance is maintained and supervise the plant chemistry program. Assure operational efficiency, reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Develops and coordinates plant safety programs, including oversight of training certifications, compliance and tag-out procedures. Accountable for maintaining up-to-date environmental and permit requirements. Ensures that all Calpine compliance reports are complete, accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures for staff. Monitors and enforces a safe work environment and participates in the development of procedures that support consistent and safe operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others. Manages a combination of multiple operations and maintenance functions such as commissioning, control room operations, crane operations and vehicle maintenance, plant maintenance, IC&E, and water treatment with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals. Assists in the development and administration of plant operating budgets.
• Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals. Prepares and communicates work schedules for staff, balances workload and monitors quality of results.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Manages multiple functions within operation. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels. Oversees the training and development of staff, including contractors.
• Serves as one of the primary decision makers in the recruiting and selection process.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent. Prefer Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
• Typically requires minimum of 5+ years of power plant operations experience, preferably heavy frame combustion turbine background.
• Strong computer skills including experience working with spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• Valid state driver's license.

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $119,371.57 to $152,198.75 / yearly

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.