Calpine

Turbine Control Engineer III

LocationMiddletown, CA
Job Typefull_time

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

Controls Field Service for Calpine turbine fleet – Potential for heavy travel of 60% or more; performs troubleshooting of turbine control systems.


Job Scope & Technical Excellence

Comprehensive knowledge.
Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
Develop and implement control logic changes on gas and steam turbines.
Audit OEM recommended controls changes and work with OEM as necessary for troubleshooting, data gathering and resolving turbine issues.
Lead informal training sessions for Operations and colleagues on logic changes and controls skills.


Decision Makine & Impact

Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.


Work Complexity

Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach


Self-Management & Leadership

Works under limited supervision.
Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.


Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree Engineering.
10+ yrs related experience


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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