Calpine

Maintenance Technician II

LocationMiddletown, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$118,560-$118,560

About This Job

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: (including but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned)


Performs mechanical and/ or electrical maintenance on plant equipment to support optimum efficiency, availability, and plant appearance. Works call-outs as required to maintain plant availability. Performs maintenance activities around the repair, replacement, installation and removal of mechanical and/or electrical equipment and associated structures. Responsibilities include inspecting and verifying maintenance clearances prior to work, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment and associated parts, monitoring plant equipment and analyzing operating data. While the focus of work is primarily on repair and maintenance, may also perform some preventative maintenance activities including troubleshooting and assisting with the development of preventative maintenance procedures and recommended spares list/inventory as required. Assists with planning and spare parts inventory including following procedures around requisitioning of parts and supplies. Prepares all reports as directed by management and plant procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Maintains safe work environment and contributes to operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operations.


Job Responsibilities

Journey-level; specialized technical knowledge with function.
Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on department or facility, and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
Works under general supervision.
Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others.
May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.
Regularly supervises Contractors/non-Calpine skilled trades performing mechanical/electrical work within the plant.


Job Requirements

High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent.
Journey-level; generally 6+ years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
Requires basic knowledge of physics and applied mathematics to facilitate understanding of cogeneration power plant systems such as turbines, generators, pumps, motors, shaft-to-shaft alignment, seal times, and valves.
Skills may be in the areas of mechanical, instrumentation and control and/or electrical maintenance. Must have welding skills and/or operation of machine tools such as lathes, mills, etc. Requires experience with industrial frame combustion turbine maintenance.
Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.


Salary Information

Fixed Hourly Rate - $57.88



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.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


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