Power Plant Technician I – Maintenance & Operations

Calpine Mid Atlantic Generation LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Mid Atlantic Generation LLC is seeking personnel for power plant maintenance and operations roles in Wilmington, DE. The position requires coordinating with teams, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards to ensure continuous plant operation.

The role involves shift work, potential supervision of others, and passing EEI TECH tests. A valid driver's license and TWIC credentials are required within six months.

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational School education.
• Must have at least two (2) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Planning and organizing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School or Vocational School education

Job description

Calpine Mid Atlantic Generation LLC is seeking personnel for power plant maintenance and operations roles in Wilmington, DE. The position requires coordinating with teams, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards to ensure continuous plant operation.

The role involves shift work, potential supervision of others, and passing EEI TECH tests. A valid driver's license and TWIC credentials are required within six months.