Process Control Engineering Specialist II

Calpine; California (MO); On-site; USD 98,017 - 124,971; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, based in California, is seeking a Process Control Engineering Specialist II to assist in operational demands. This full-time position requires troubleshooting and tuning of industrial gas turbines and steam turbines, working closely with I&C Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of turbine maintenance experience, proficiency in RSLogix and Ovation, and the ability to work on a flexible schedule. An annual salary range of $98,017.15 to $124,971.87 is offered for this crucial engineering role.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial gas turbine control logic troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform process controls tuning on steam turbines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on Calpine’s Siemens fleet of industrial gas turbines.
• Provide training to plant operations on control systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting related computer and networking problems.

Skills

Experience with RSLogix

Experience with Ovation

Field Service experience

VMWare ESXi knowledge

Cisco IOS knowledge

Reading pump curves

Sizing control valves

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

15 years turbine maintenance experience

Job description

Process Control Engineering Specialist II

Job Category: Power Operations
Requisition Number: TURBI008314

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Geysers
10350 Socrates Mine Rd
Middletown, CA 95461, USA

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

Here at Calpine, the Engineering Department plays an extremely important role with ensuring that our plants are able to meet the operational demands of today. A Turbine Control Engineer Specialist is a critical asset, who communicates with all departments in the company, to provide innovative solutions to ensure current engineering standards are supported. Previous experience in plant operation and control systems, along with a willingness to explore and master new technologies, is essential for success in this engineering position. An ideal candidate here is self‑motivated, highly knowledgeable, has strong problem‑solving skills and works well within a small team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform control logic troubleshooting on Calpine’s Siemens fleet of industrial gas turbines.
• Perform process controls tuning on steam turbines and auxiliary processes and provide post outage startup services.
• Work with the I&C Engineering group with the development of control logic changes as they pertain to the operation of the plants.
• Implement logic changes after they have been developed in I&C Engineering and supported by the Plant Controls Team.
• Provide training to plant Operations and colleagues on control systems operation, programming and maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting related computer and networking problems that relate to the BOP control system.
• Perform serial link programming between BOP control systems and ancillary plant systems.
• Must be willing and able to be on call and work call out duty as necessary. Must be willing to work varied hours as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience with RSLogix, Ovation, ABB controls system design, network design, programming, and maintenance.
• OEM Field Service or Engineering Service experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with VMWare ESXi and Cisco IOS a plus.
• Experience reading pump curves and sizing control valves a plus.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent required.
• Journey or mid-level with 15 years previous turbine maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.

Salary Information

• Range - $98,017.15 to $124,971.87 annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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