Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Delta Energy Center

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 the power industry to apply as well as enhance their knowledge with regard to all aspects power plant operation. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift as well as rotating shift when required. Reports to Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Engineer in day-to-day engineering tasks
• Assist Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment.
• Assist in Maintain shift operating logs and records when required.
• Read and record gauges and meters when required.
• Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in development of standard procedures for operations.
• Assist with Maintaining plant chemistry logs and records.
• Assist with the requisition spare parts inventory for plant equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee.
• Report to and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from the Plant Operator, Plant Manager and Operations Manager

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position

Job Requirements

Salary Information

$23.00 to $33.00 per hour

Additional Calpine Information