Real Time Power Operator

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)

Schedules, controls and dispatches output for Calpine’s generating units including conducting commercial transactions and monitoring scheduling activities on one desk. Determines generation requirements to meet obligations through monitoring real-time status information pertaining to available generation to meet Calpine’s obligations and, identifies excess generation available for the spot market. Communicates unit start-up/shut down to plants for the trading organization. Focuses on optimizing economics of owned assets in the real-time and day-ahead environments. Determines what actions to take to ensure reliable operation of the power grid. Communicates with the control area operator/ISO to maintain stability including coordination of communication and data exchange (real-time, day-ahead, historical) among Calpine’s generating plants and customers (e.g. independent system operators, power pools and transmission operations) and electrical counsels (such as ERCOT). Responsible for notifying appropriate internal and external customers on outages and limitations in a timely manner. At more senior levels, may have increased responsibilities around coordinating plant test requirements (outages, ancillary services, emissions, etc.), and coordinating planned outages with Plant Operations, CES, and Balancing Authorities.

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

Decision Making & Innovation

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment

Self-Management & Leadership

Communication & Influence

Education & Experience

This position will work 7 days on/7 days off (6:00 am - 6:00 pm for one shift then 6:00 pm - 6:00 am for the following shift)

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