Maintenance Technician

divh2Maintenance Technician/h2pCalpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation, is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpines fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity enough to power approximately 27 million homes. 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./ppThe 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 earths surface to produce clean, renewable electricity./ph3Job Summary/h3pThe Mechanical Technician is responsible for handling routine maintenance and repairs on plant facilities and equipment. The Mechanical Technician performs tasks in accordance with the Plant Maintenance Program and associated maintenance and repair procedures./ph3Job Responsibilities/h3ulliParticipate in the plants preventive maintenance program by performing routine maintenance duties, including the collection of trending information for the Maintenance Manager./liliForecast spare parts requirement to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories./liliParticipate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records./liliSet up and operate machine shop tools in the performance of all machine work to close tolerances. Align and balance rotating equipment./liliInspect and repair all turbines, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and similar equipment./liliAssemble and repair tubing, piping, valves and fittings subjected to both high and low temperature or high and low pressure, or where certified welding is required./liliAssemble, disassemble, repair and adjust all types of electrical and mechanical equipment. Complete other tasks as requested by Plant Management./liliThe Mechanical Technician operates from established and well-known procedures under minimum supervision, performing duties independently with only general direction given. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines. The Mechanical Technician encounters recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm./liliThe Mechanical Technician must perform work in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, and in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. The Mechanical Technician must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant employees, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance, and provide suggestions for plant improvements. The Mechanical Technician must perform duties in such a way to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio./liliAU employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customers needs are being met./liliThe Mechanical Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and responds to direction from the Plant Manager in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. The Mechanical Technician works in cooperation with the CRO on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant./li/ulh3Job Requirements/h3ulliRequires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Four years experience as a power plant mechanic, millwright or equivalent required. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must successfully complete a Mechanical Technicians test./liliPhysical requirements include: working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 75 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required./liliPosition requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions./liliAll employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post- offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening./li/ulh3Additional Calpine Information/h3ulliEqual Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities./liliCalpine 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis./li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div