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Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 24,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Calpine owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants.
SUMMARY:
• Performs mechanical and/ or electrical maintenance on plant equipment to support optimum efficiency, availability, and plant appearance
• Performs steel and carbon steel welding operations including FCAW, GMAW, GW, GTAW, arc cutting and gas cutting
• Interprets weld procedures and identify metal group classifications
• Understands basic metallurgy as well as applicable welding
• Uses hand/pedestal grinder and drill press
• May perform flame spray work
• Works call-outs as required to maintain plant availability
• Performs maintenance activities around the repair, replacement, installation and removal of mechanical and/or electrical equipment and associated structures
• Responsibilities include inspecting and verifying maintenance clearances prior to work, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment and associated parts, monitoring plant equipment and analyzing operating data
• While the focus of work is primarily on repair and maintenance, may also perform some preventative maintenance activities including troubleshooting and assisting with the development of preventative maintenance procedures and recommended spares list/inventory as required
• Assists with planning and spare parts inventory including following procedures around requisitioning of parts and supplies
• Prepares all reports as directed by management and plant procedures
• Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures
• Maintains safe work environment and contributes to operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5 to 10 years of welding experience is required for this position, as well as a strong 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
• Must be a professional, experienced certified pipe welder
• Prior or current certifications in carbon and stainless steel are preferred
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, vendor-supplied instruction materials as well as instruments and gauges
• High School Diploma is required, degree from technical/vocational school or equivalent is preferred
• Senior-level; generally 10+ years directly related experience Requires basic knowledge of physics and applied mathematics to facilitate understanding of cogeneration power plant systems such as turbines, generators, pumps, motors, shaft-to-shaft alignment, seal times, and valves
• Skills may be in the areas of mechanical, instrumentation and control and/or electrical maintenance. Must have welding skills and/or operation of machine tools such as lathes, mills, etc. Requires experience with industrial frame combustion turbine maintenance
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area
• Must be able to work under limited supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license
Calpine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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