Senior Turbine Controls Engineer - On-site California

Calpine; Pasadena, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine is seeking a Process Control Engineering Specialist III to join the Engineering Department. The role focuses on developing and implementing advanced control logic for gas and steam turbines, auditing OEM changes, and training Operations staff.

The ideal candidate has extensive turbine maintenance experience and deep knowledge of RSLogix, Ovation, and ABB control systems. The position is on-site at Calpine facilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Senior level with 20+ years turbine maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control logic changes on gas and steam turbines.
• Audit OEM-recommended controls changes and coordinate troubleshooting with OEMs.
• Lead informal training sessions for Operations on logic changes and controls skills.
• Provide solutions to ensure engineering standards are supported across plants.
• Collaborate with senior professionals to select methods and analytical approaches.
• Prioritize weekly tasks and guide teammates to meet schedules.
• Support development of new processes, tools, or services as needed.
• Perform complex problem solving across multiple systems and disciplines.

Skills

RSLogix

Ovation

ABB controls design

Network design

Programming

Maintenance

Pump curves

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

20+ years turbine maintenance experience

Tools

VMware ESXi

Cisco IOS

Job description

Calpine is seeking a Process Control Engineering Specialist III to join the Engineering Department. The role focuses on developing and implementing advanced control logic for gas and steam turbines, auditing OEM changes, and training Operations staff.

The ideal candidate has extensive turbine maintenance experience and deep knowledge of RSLogix, Ovation, and ABB control systems. The position is on-site at Calpine facilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with