Calpine
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. 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) The Calpine Engineering Department plays a significant role with ensuring our plants can meet the operational demands of today. A Turbine Controls Engineer is a critical asset, who communicates with all departments in the company to provide innovative solutions to ensure current engineering standards are supported. Job Responsibilities Provide combustion tuning on GE turbines for emissions compliance and reliability. Apply combustion turbine knowledge and experience to trouble shooting problems related to GE combustion turbines. Lead, support and provide technical oversight with project development activities as required. Provide recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding turbines and related auxiliary components in a power plant. Provide recommendations on new processes, tools, and services as well as support and contribute to the development of new products, services, or techniques. Work with the I&C Engineering group with the development of control logic changes as they pertain to the operation of the plants. Implement logic changes developed by I&C Engineering and supported by the Plant Controls Team. Provide training to plant operations and colleagues on turbine tuning, control systems operation, programming, and maintenance. Assist in troubleshooting related computer and networking problems that relate to the turbine control system. Perform serial link programming between turbine control systems and ancillary plant systems. Must be willing and able to be on call and work call out duty, as necessary. Must be willing to work varied hours as necessary and travel as needed throughout the Calpine Fleet. Job Requirements 5+ years experience with control systems, combustion turbines and turbine tuning, along with a willingness to explore and master innovative technologies Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with combustion tuning for GE turbines highly preferred: Extensive knowledge of GE combustion turbine operating philosophy, which include core operation, combustion dynamics, emissions, and efficiency. Technical and/or vocational training in control systems used on GE combustion turbines: Mark VI and Mark VIe. Must have a proven record of accomplishment in the controls field. Demonstrate technical knowledge of combined cycle power plant operation. Must have an exceptional understanding of process controls and instrumentation, as they pertain to combustion turbines and/or combined cycle power generation. Self-motivated, highly knowledgeable, has strong problem-solving skills and works well within a small team. Must be willing to travel and work varied hours, as necessary. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 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 The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) About the company
Calpine Corporation is a power generation company. The Company is engaged in the ownership and operation of primarily natural gas-fired and geothermal power plants in North America. The Company's segments include West (including geothermal), Texas and ... Notice
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(includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned) The Calpine Engineering Department plays a significant role with ensuring our plants can meet the operational demands of today. A Turbine Controls Engineer is a critical asset, who communicates with all departments in the company to provide innovative solutions to ensure current engineering standards are supported. Job Responsibilities Provide combustion tuning on GE turbines for emissions compliance and reliability. Apply combustion turbine knowledge and experience to trouble shooting problems related to GE combustion turbines. Lead, support and provide technical oversight with project development activities as required. Provide recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding turbines and related auxiliary components in a power plant. Provide recommendations on new processes, tools, and services as well as support and contribute to the development of new products, services, or techniques. Work with the I&C Engineering group with the development of control logic changes as they pertain to the operation of the plants. Implement logic changes developed by I&C Engineering and supported by the Plant Controls Team. Provide training to plant operations and colleagues on turbine tuning, control systems operation, programming, and maintenance. Assist in troubleshooting related computer and networking problems that relate to the turbine control system. Perform serial link programming between turbine control systems and ancillary plant systems. Must be willing and able to be on call and work call out duty, as necessary. Must be willing to work varied hours as necessary and travel as needed throughout the Calpine Fleet. Job Requirements 5+ years experience with control systems, combustion turbines and turbine tuning, along with a willingness to explore and master innovative technologies Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with combustion tuning for GE turbines highly preferred: Extensive knowledge of GE combustion turbine operating philosophy, which include core operation, combustion dynamics, emissions, and efficiency. Technical and/or vocational training in control systems used on GE combustion turbines: Mark VI and Mark VIe. Must have a proven record of accomplishment in the controls field. Demonstrate technical knowledge of combined cycle power plant operation. Must have an exceptional understanding of process controls and instrumentation, as they pertain to combustion turbines and/or combined cycle power generation. Self-motivated, highly knowledgeable, has strong problem-solving skills and works well within a small team. Must be willing to travel and work varied hours, as necessary. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 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 The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) About the company
Calpine Corporation is a power generation company. The Company is engaged in the ownership and operation of primarily natural gas-fired and geothermal power plants in North America. The Company's segments include West (including geothermal), Texas and ... Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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