Business Manager

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)

Responsible for the administrative and financial functions of a power plant including, one or more of the following, annual budget, administrative, financial, uniform program, purchasing, shipping, receiving, stores management and inventory control. Oversees plant purchasing, warehouse, and/or administrative personnel, as assigned. Ensures compliance with all business and financial corporate policies and procedures and maintains records and files for the power plant. Establishes administrative controls for all accounting functions, including general reporting, budgeting, and contract administration in accordance with established policies and procedures, requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Job Responsibilities

- In-depth or broad, extensive knowledge.

- Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging, advanced technical experience to resolve complex issues.

- Competent to work at very high level in multiple knowledge areas or functions as an advanced contributor.

- Makes decisions on complex issues regarding project components and advanced tasks.

- Leads the research for innovations from external sources, and identifies opportunities to develop new processes, tools, services and techniques within the function.

- Works on complex issues and projects.

- Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Independently selects methods, techniques, analytical approach and evaluation criteria.

- Determines methods and procedures for new assignments.

- Serves as project/technical lead on medium to large projects; regularly coordinates work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.

- Trains and mentors employees on technical skills.

- Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve significant issues, clarify or interpret complex information, provide initial screening/negotiations.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting and project management across multiple functions or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft, Maximo, Hyperion and ImageNow is highly preferred.

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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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