Senior Plant Technician: Advanced Maintenance & Reliability

Calpin; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a leader in power generation, seeks a Journey-level technician for start/stop and monitoring of plant equipment. You will read gauges, record operations, and perform maintenance to keep systems running efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components, conducting chemical analyses, and assisting in developing standard operating procedures to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training or military service preferred.
• Senior-level responsibilities with 10+ years related experience and knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience using test equipment and calibration devices; familiarity with machinery repair and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and monitor equipment; read gauges and record activities in operating logs.
• Use monitoring equipment to measure, record and adjust within operating parameters.
• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; overhaul when needed.
• Maintain chemical analysis and logs for steam, cooling and condensate systems.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and improve plant efficiency and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/vocational training or military service

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration appliances

Machinery maintenance tools

Job description

Calpine, a leader in power generation, seeks a Journey-level technician for start/stop and monitoring of plant equipment. You will read gauges, record operations, and perform maintenance to keep systems running efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components, conducting chemical analyses, and assisting in developing standard operating procedures to improve reliability and safety.