Internship - Project Development Controls Analytics

Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. 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.

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

This supervised position will allow for a college student who is seeking a career in Analytics to develop professionally as well as to enhance their knowledge with regard to the power generation industry, power / gas commodities markets / battery storage, and all aspects of Calpine functions. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift. This job will be based out of the Corporate Office (Houston, TX) and may require in-office or work from home hours.

The Project Development Controls at Calpine Corp. works with the commercial and operations groups to analyze plant or battery storage performance of our assets and propose actionable feedback. The team aggregates data and develops models used to assess Calpine's fleet of power generation and battery storage assets. Focus is given to budgetary items with an eye on cost-saving initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting model development to assist in evaluation of plant or battery storage assets performance for dispatch and market monitoring purposes
• Studying all asset, making recommendations based on findings
• Managing data integrity for Calpine's Project Development Controls group.
• Exact summer projects will be determined at the time of the commencement of the internship.

Job Requirements

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