Operations Trainee

Calpine; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a leader in electricity generation from natural gas and geothermal resources, is seeking a plant operation support role. You will assist in running pumps, motors, fans, and turbines, while recording data and ensuring proper lubrication, cooling and safe operation.

The role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, calibrating controls, and contributing to efficient unit performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
• Zero to four years of related experience preferred.
• Some experience with test equipment, calibration and plant machinery is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of science and math.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation of plant equipment, start/stop pumps and auxiliary systems.
• Record and monitor plant operational data and maintain logs.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and perform maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control systems to optimize unit performance.
• Assist in turbine/generator operation, switchyard tasks and ensuring safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Chemistry knowledge

Physics knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mathematics skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job 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)

Assists in the operation of plant equipment, starts and stops pumps and auxiliary equipment, checks and ensures proper lubrication and cooling on all pumps, motors, fans compressors, etc. Takes and records plant operational data. Inspects plant equipment for faulty operations. Will assist in performing a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Position will perform routine trouble shooting activities, such as maintaining, calibrating and repairing plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems; operates and monitor equipment to optimize unit performance. Performs the necessary operating, regulating and adjusting duties to maintain proper output of the generating units, proper water flows, pressures, temperatures draft conditions and fuel consumption. Maintains operational/training logs to ensure understanding of assigned job. Assists in the operation of turbine/generator equipment including synchronization of units. May assists in the closing and opening of switchyard circuit breakers and associated disconnects per switching orders. Assists in making the necessary adjustments to maintain generator voltages and unit power factor. This position will also assist in ensuring compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures and is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and contributes to operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operations. Performs related work as required.

Job Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
• Requires zero to four years of related experience.
• Prefer some previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.

Salary Information

• Hourly Rate Range - $28.5000 to $30.3500 /hour

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.

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