Senior Materials Technician - Inventory & Purchasing

Calpine; Mohave Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a major energy company, seeks a journey-level materials control specialist to support purchasing, disposition and inventory control across a power generation plant. You will manage material history, auditing, budgeting and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Senior level responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, guiding others in complex technical areas, and resolving escalated issues while maintaining safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years directly related experience in material control at a power generation plant or process plant.
• High school graduate or equivalent, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs. Additional professional training preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license. Occasional trips to various locations around the United States to expedite material or part acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide services related to purchasing, disposition and control of materials, material accounting, inventory control, equipment parts history, auditing, budgeting and reporting.
• Independently prioritize and execute responsibilities within a single trade or functional area.
• Regularly provide on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, often with guidance from a Team Leader.

Skills

Material control

Inventory control

Auditing

Budgeting

Reporting

Technical service/support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Calpine, a major energy company, seeks a journey-level materials control specialist to support purchasing, disposition and inventory control across a power generation plant. You will manage material history, auditing, budgeting and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Senior level responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, guiding others in complex technical areas, and resolving escalated issues while maintaining safety and efficiency in operations.