Turbine Engineering Specialist III – Steam Turbine Fleet

Calpine; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Steam Turbine Engineering Specialist III to enhance maintenance strategies for their steam turbine fleet. This role emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while managing maintenance planning and execution. The successful candidate will lead safety initiatives, supervise vendors, and innovate maintenance techniques, ensuring operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental stewardship and excellence in power generation, where your expertise will contribute to a sustainable future in energy production. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and responsible work environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in steam turbine maintenance, with Siemens and GE expertise.
• Strong knowledge of inspection, testing, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and manage steam turbine maintenance planning.
• Supervise vendors and conduct inspections and repairs on turbines.

Skills

Steam Turbine Maintenance

Safety Standards

Inspection and Testing

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering Degree

Tools

Inspection Tools

Maintenance Software

Job description

Job Category: Power Operations

Requisition Number: TURBI007494

Posted: March 18, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site

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Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The Steam Turbine Engineering Specialist III (TE) will be a key player in supporting the inspection and maintenance of our steam turbine fleet, including but not limited to GE D11s, GE A10s, Siemens KNs, and SW BB35/65s. Emphasizing safety, integrity, and accountability, the TE will manage high-quality maintenance, precise outage planning, and risk management against the constraints of time, budget, and market demands. This role is crucial for developing and implementing efficient and effective maintenance strategies for the steam turbines, in line with our core values and expectations.

Core Values/Expectations:

• Safety: Uphold our commitment to safety above all, actively leading and participating in safety initiatives and ensuring all activities comply with safety standards.
• Verifying Capital Part Serial Numbers: Ensure accurate tracking, planning, and forecasting for capital parts and budgets by diligently verifying and documenting serial numbers.
• Writing Outage Reports: Consistently produce comprehensive outage reports for every project, regardless of OEM presence, to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Creating or Leading Shift Turnover Reports: Take the initiative in producing detailed shift turnover reports, particularly vital when the OEM is not the labor contractor, to ensure seamless transitions and continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively promote and lead by example in all aspects of safety, making it a priority in every task and decision.
• Manage and support maintenance planning and execution for steam turbines, both remotely and on-site, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.
• Supervise OEM and third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to safety, quality standards, and Calpine’s best interests while emphasizing accurate verification of capital part serial numbers.
• Conduct thorough inspections and mechanical maintenance on steam turbines, employing meticulous attention to detail in evaluating condition and performance.
• Evaluate vendor-supplied test and inspection data, leveraging this information to make informed decisions on maintenance strategies and repairs.
• Offer maintenance and repair recommendations, planning, and scheduling outage scopes with a commitment to creating accurate and timely outage and shift turnover reports.
• Liaise with vendors for quotes, selecting services for outage and maintenance scopes, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, quality, and accurate capital part management.
• Guide technical teams in performing specialized repairs and maintenance on steam turbines, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
• Innovate and improve inspection, testing, and repair techniques for steam turbines, enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or engineering degree is preferred; consideration given to other degrees based on demonstrated expertise.
• Strong functional knowledge of steam turbine inspection, testing, maintenance practices, and safety standards.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in a steam turbine maintenance role, with a preference for Siemens, GE, Alstom, Toshiba, and MHI steam turbine expertise.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with excellent team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning in line with our core values.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.
• Must pass drug screening.

Preferential Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with steam turbine models and technologies.
• Background in military, OEM, or Merchant Marine power plant maintenance, with a focus on gas turbines.
• More than 7 years of industry experience, particularly in roles that align with our core values.

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [e-mail]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.