Southern Unit Peaking Technician
Calpine
- Westover, West Virginia, United States
- Westover, West Virginia, United States
About
Perform any work required for the maintenance, testing and operation of peaking units to maintain continuity of service consistent with safe, environmentally compliant, economical and reliable practices. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance activities, including troubleshooting of electrical systems, controls, and mechanical equipment. Coordinates operation and maintenance activities internally and externally. Directs the work of others including contractors assisting him, and in the absence of his/her designated manager, is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, or construction work in progress. Maintains written and computer-based logs, records, workorders, monthly reports, fuel inventories, as necessary. Performs or assists in the recording and computation of all performance tests. Reports faulty or malfunctioning equipment to designated manager. Receive, unload and correctly store parts and supplies in the plant. Will work overtime in this job classification, as required. Assist in developing plant operation and maintenance procedures. Implement plant improvements and modifications as assigned Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean safe work environment and professional appearance. Will perform related or less-skilled work, as required, or directed. Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices. With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area. Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature. Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval. Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects. May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas. Perform other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager and or other supervisory personnel as directed and required.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent journey-level; 2-5 years' experience in instrument, electrical, control system and mechanical equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics. Must be able to pass qualification tests prior to the Company awarding the position. Must be able to walk, stoop, stand, climb, crawl, lift, reach without restriction. Must be able to differentiate colors. Experience with DCS programming and configuration Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver's license.
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.
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- English
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