Operator Technician II - Plant Systems & Chemistry

Calpine Corporation; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine is seeking a journeyman-level technician to start, stop, and monitor equipment, recording activities in logs and ensuring safe operation. The role includes maintenance, diagnostics, and system improvements to boost efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities include chemical analysis, maintaining chemistry logs, and complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A high school diploma and 6 years related experience are required, along with a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Journey-level; typically 6 years related experience with health/safety, hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste handling.
• Experience using test equipment and calibration devices; machinery repair and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and monitor equipment; read gauges and meters and log activities.
• Perform plant maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and system improvements.
• Assist in developing SOPs and contribute to plant efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Handle chemicals, maintain chemistry logs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Health & safety

Hazardous materials

Test equipment calibration

Machinery repair

Mechanical aptitude

Chemistry basics

Physics basics

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration appliances

Job description

Calpine is seeking a journeyman-level technician to start, stop, and monitor equipment, recording activities in logs and ensuring safe operation. The role includes maintenance, diagnostics, and system improvements to boost efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities include chemical analysis, maintaining chemistry logs, and complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A high school diploma and 6 years related experience are required, along with a driver’s license.