Senior Operator Technician - Geothermal & Mechanical

Calpin; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine seeks a Journey-level technician responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring plant equipment, reading gauges, and recording activities in operating logs. You will perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems and support safety and efficiency improvements.

This role requires a high school diploma or technical/vocational training, experience with test equipment and calibration tools, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/vocational training preferred.
• Experience with test equipment, calibration appliances and control systems is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic chemistry, physics, electricity and math understanding are necessary.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and monitor equipment; read gauges and record activities.
• Operate and maintain logs; use monitoring equipment to measure and adjust parameters.
• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, repair and system improvements for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and plant procedures.
• Handle heavy equipment and manage bulk chemicals safely.

Skills

Test equipment usage

Calibration instruments

Machinery repair

Control systems

Mechanical aptitude

Chemistry

Physics

Electrical knowledge

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Calpine seeks a Journey-level technician responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring plant equipment, reading gauges, and recording activities in operating logs. You will perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems and support safety and efficiency improvements.

This role requires a high school diploma or technical/vocational training, experience with test equipment and calibration tools, and a valid driver’s license.