Power Plant Technician II: Maintenance & Monitoring

Calpin; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine in Odessa, TX seeks a journey-level technician to start, stop and monitor plant equipment, read gauges, and log activities. You will operate monitoring systems, measure parameters, and adjust controls to maintain safe plant operation.

The role covers maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, with focus on health and safety regulations and chemical handling. Candidates should have 6 years related experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Journey-level; generally, 6 years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and monitor equipment including reading gauges and recording activities in operating logs and records.
• Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters.
• Perform a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
• Perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks.
• Assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
• Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Chemistry basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/vocational training or military service equivalent

Basic certifications/licensures

Job description

Calpine in Odessa, TX seeks a journey-level technician to start, stop and monitor plant equipment, read gauges, and log activities. You will operate monitoring systems, measure parameters, and adjust controls to maintain safe plant operation.

The role covers maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, with focus on health and safety regulations and chemical handling. Candidates should have 6 years related experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s