Senior Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Description

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity – enough to power approximately 27 million homes. 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.

Position located in the Fleet Solutions office in Pasadena, Texas.

Job Summary (including but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned)Engineers will work closely with all levels of the Power Operation Team to support plant maintenance, operations, conduct analysis through modeling, work on projects in the area of business risk assessment, and other various projects. Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Provide engineering services for troubleshooting, maintenance, design, and configuration management of existing power plants. Will be conducting analysis on the plant performance efficiency, and strategy updates, supporting model development to assist in evaluation of operational performance. Compiles and prepares reports. Conducts special financial and business-related studies which may include the development of ad hoc and custom reporting involving the determination of metrics and identifying and integrating data sources.

Job Responsibilities• 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 in engineering or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering preferred.• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with a concentration on rotating equipment. • Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.• Previous experience working in team an environment using analytical skill set to provide recommendations around business challenges.• Previous experience evaluating performance using model-building techniques.• Previous work experience in an Internship or other entry level work experience is preferred.• Strong communication skills, verbal, written and presentation skills.• Proficiency in MS Office to include MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.

Salary Information

Salary Range: $109,779.21 - $139,968.50

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 [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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