Senior Operator Technician – Power Plant Systems

Calpine; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a major energy producer and subsidiary of Constellation Energy Corporation, is seeking a senior technical specialist to monitor and maintain plant equipment, read gauges, log activities, and support safe, efficient operations.

The role involves using test equipment, performing complex mechanical and electrical repairs, developing procedures, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. A 10+ year background and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Senior-level; 10+ 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.
• Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions.
• Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
• Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check.
• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Skills

Test equipment calibration

Machinery repair

Chemistry knowledge

Electrical/physics basics

Health and safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma / technical/vocational degree / military service

Tools

Calibration appliances

Heavy equipment operation (manlifts, forklifts)

Job description

Calpine, a major energy producer and subsidiary of Constellation Energy Corporation, is seeking a senior technical specialist to monitor and maintain plant equipment, read gauges, log activities, and support safe, efficient operations.

The role involves using test equipment, performing complex mechanical and electrical repairs, developing procedures, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. A 10+ year background and a valid driver’s license are required.