Internship - Plant Operations - Pasadena Energy Center

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)

This supervised position will allow for a college student who is seeking a career in the power industry to apply as well as enhance their knowledge with regard to all aspects power plant operation. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift as well as rotating shift when required. Reports to Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and instrumentation. Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS).

- Assist in monitoring, maintaining, and repairing gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear.

- Assist in maintaining, calibrating and repairing plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

- Will assist in performing routine trouble shooting activities. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively accomplish required maintenance in and efficient and organized manner. Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy.

- Assist in maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provide written reports on control system conditions when required. Incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures, helps to identify and eliminate or actively manage risks in all work activities.

- Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical, electrical, and operational tasks as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee.

- Report to and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from a designated Calpine employee.

Job Requirements

- Pursuing a degree in Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology or Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or related field at an accredited college.

- Completion of at least two semesters of coursework.

- GPA of 3.0 or higher.

- Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future.

- Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.

- Ability to work on elevated platforms up to 80 feet.

- Ability to climb ladders.

- Willingness to work outdoors, in field locations, in a "hands on" environment.

- Willingness to adhere to plant safety standards, procedures, and practices.

- Good comprehension of basic engineering practices.

- Good problem solving and analytical ability.

- Strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Good organization skills and attention to details are essential

- Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others in a dynamic environment.

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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