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)

Provides administrative support to Senior Vice President of Origination and other commercial and regulatory team members for the Western Region. Performs a variety of functions with regard to contracts, commercial, regulatory and legal documents, including word processing, proof reading, processing for execution and transmitting. Prepares engagement letters for outside counsel and process AP invoices for legal and commercial teams. 

Maintains records and files for projects and ensures company records are properly saved pursuant to Calpine’s document management policy. Answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages. Processes daily incoming and out-going mail. Will assist in the planning and coordination of company/department events.  Responsible for planning and organizing office events and company celebrations.  Manages calendars, coordinates meetings, books travel arrangements, and plans events. Maintains and organizes department and project files. Prepares a variety of reports and expense reports frequently using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prepares Federal Express documents. May handle a wide variety of situations. Enthusiastic, with a strong positive attitude. Highly skilled. Extensive knowledge of the job and company policies to perform a wide range of advanced tasks. Top expert on software, tools and organizational processes. Power user of department-specific software.  With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities; checks own work and possibly the work of others. Decisions are of moderate to advanced scope and impact administrative operations of the department or department deadlines. Exercises discretion and judgment and prioritizes requests from multiple departments and/or functions; regularly required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques. Works on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Works under limited guidance. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide skills training and direction to others. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information. Contacts are both internal and external, may be required to represent management and coordinate complex activities/projects. Position will be located in Walnut Creek, CA and is located within walking distance of BART station. Position will maintain a standard business office schedule, (with 5 days in the office).

Job Requirements

Associate’s degree, Technical/Business School or equivalent. Typically requires minimum 7 years’ experience, including advanced support skills and extensive knowledge of tools, software and other technologies. 

Salary Information 

Hourly Rate - $37.00 - $46.25

Additional Calpine Information

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine 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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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