Operations & Maintenance Tech III - L1238

Calpine; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine in Wilmington, DE seeks an Operations & Maintenance Tech III to support the maintenance and operation of plant equipment under limited supervision. The role requires coordination with team members, reading blueprints and manuals, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will work shifts, potentially oversee contract personnel, and maintain logs while prioritizing safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school or vocational education.
• Must have 4+ years' experience in power plant maintenance or operations, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of utility and industrial facility materials practices preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work safely with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform and assist in maintenance and operation of plant equipment.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and related documents for proper operation and repair.
• Operate control rooms and oversee contract personnel when required.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Record, review, and report operational data and logs.
• Work shifts including overtime to maintain plant continuity.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Planning & Organization

Safety Awareness

Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Education

High School or Vocational School education

Associates' Degree in electricity/electronics or related field (3 years + coursework)

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Tech III - L1238

Job Category: Power Operations

Requisition Number: OPERA008456

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Wilmington, DE 19809, USA

Description

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)

• Under limited supervision regularly and customarily performs and/or assists in the performance of any work required for the maintenance and operation of plant equipment.
• The duties will be those outlined in the job description for the job to which he/she is assigned.
• Works alone or with others as a team as directed.
• May be required to oversee the work of others of similar or lesser classifications. At top step of progression, will be required to operate the control room(s) and may be required to oversee the work of contract 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, overtime, 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.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Must be knowledgeable to 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 four (4) years' experience in power plant maintenance or operations, or the equivalent, such as prior job experience or military training OR an equivalent educational experience where the employee must have completed three (3) years in an Associates' 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 of industrial facility materials practices preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Safety awareness and adherence to regulatory, company and site policies and procedures.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Create a climate conductive 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 (EEI TECH Test) 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 distinguish colors.
• Must possess or obtain valid TWIC credentials within six (6) months of hire date.
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping at all times.

Salary Information

• Hourly Rate - $46.21

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [e-mail] . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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