Power Plant Operator III Job at Calpine, Westbrook, ME

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  • Calpine
  • Westbrook, ME

Job Description

Calpine a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation Calpines fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27000 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 addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.


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

Responsible for start stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam cooling and condensate systems and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Job Responsibilities

Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions.
Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade group of related tasks or functional area.
Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
Errors may be serious usually not subject to direct verification or check.
Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
Resolves the most complex technical issues conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
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.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma degree from technical/vocational school military service or equivalent.
Senior-level; generally 10 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 previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry physics electricity and mathematics.
Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state drivers license.
Must either hold a State of Maine Boiler or Stationary Engineers License or have the qualifications to meet State Licensing requirements

Salary Information
Hourly Rate Range - $42.91 to $53.64 /hour

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 Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours

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