Turbine Engineer I

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)

Plans and implements outages on turbo machinery from initial planning to final completion. Responsible for the repair of gas and steam turbine components. Reviews operating status of the units on a periodic basis and tracks component repairs from a technical and financial standpoint. Develops optimized outage work scopes to reduce the outage turn times and implements throughout the Calpine Turbine fleet. Develops and maintains specialty tools to reduce outage turn times. Assists plants with developing spare parts inventory and recommendations for outages.

Job Responsibilities

- Developing general knowledge.

- Developing use and/or application of basic turbine engineering principles, theories and concepts.

- Basic familiarity with knowledge area, staff, technologies, services, and practices.

- Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.

- Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.

- Works on problems of limited scope.

- Follows standard practices and procedures.

- General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

- May coordinate efforts of others.

- Basic communication – delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.

- Entry-level; typically less than 5 years of engineering experience.

Additional Calpine Information:

- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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