Steam Turbine Engineer Specialist

Calpine Corporation is Americas 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 27000 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 addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.

***This role can be remote with travel into sites as needed.

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

The Steam Turbine Engineering Specialist III (TE) will be a key player in supporting the inspection and maintenance of our steam turbine fleet including but not limited to GE D11s GE A10s Siemens KNs and SW BB35/65s. Emphasizing safety integrity and accountability the TE will manage high-quality maintenance precise outage planning and risk management against the constraints of time budget and market demands. This role is crucial for developing and implementing efficient and effective maintenance strategies for the steam turbines in line with our core values and expectations.

Core Values/Expectations:

Safety: Uphold our commitment to safety above all actively leading and participating in safety initiatives and ensuring all activities comply with safety standards.

Verifying Capital Part Serial Numbers: Ensure accurate tracking planning and forecasting for capital parts and budgets by diligently verifying and documenting serial numbers.

Writing Outage Reports: Consistently produce comprehensive outage reports for every project regardless of OEM presence to maintain transparency and accountability.

Creating or Leading Shift Turnover Reports: Take the initiative in producing detailed shift turnover reports particularly vital when the OEM is not the labor contractor to ensure seamless transitions and continuity.

Responsibilities will include:

Actively promote and lead by example in all aspects of safety making it a priority in every task and decision.

Manage and support maintenance planning and execution for steam turbines both remotely and on-site with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

Supervise OEM and third-party vendors ensuring adherence to safety quality standards and Calpines best interests while emphasizing accurate verification of capital part serial numbers.

Conduct thorough inspections and mechanical maintenance on steam turbines employing meticulous attention to detail in evaluating condition and performance.

Evaluate vendor-supplied test and inspection data leveraging this information to make informed decisions on maintenance strategies and repairs.

Offer maintenance and repair recommendations planning and scheduling outage scopes with a commitment to creating accurate and timely outage and shift turnover reports.

Liaise with vendors for quotes selecting services for outage and maintenance scopes with a focus on cost-effectiveness quality and accurate capital part management.

Guide technical teams in performing specialized repairs and maintenance on steam turbines ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.

Innovate and improve inspection testing and repair techniques for steam turbines enhancing operational efficiency reliability and safety.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or engineering degree is preferred; consideration given to other degrees based on demonstrated expertise.

Strong functional knowledge of steam turbine inspection testing maintenance practices and safety standards.

Minimum 20 years of experience in a steam turbine maintenance role with a preference for Siemens GE Alstom Toshiba and MHI steam turbine expertise.

Self-motivated independent worker with excellent team collaboration skills.

Commitment to innovation problem-solving and continuous learning in line with our core values.

Excellent organizational communication and detail-oriented skills.

Must pass drug screening.

Preferential Qualifications:

Extensive experience with steam turbine models and technologies.

Background in military OEM or Merchant Marine power plant maintenance with a focus on gas turbines.

More than 7 years of industry experience particularly in roles that align with our core values.

Salary Information:

Salary Range: $109779.21 to $139968.50

Additional Calpine Information:
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Required Experience:

IC