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)

Responsible for chemical analysis required for permit and compliance monitoring. Performs tests at various stages of the process to determine and maintain compliance and reliability of systems. Provide support to Engineers and Operating department in evaluating plant efficiency and chemical optimization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up and performing tests and conducting chemical analysis, conducting pipeline and wellhead sampling, water quality sampling and testing, determining conformity to quality and reliability standards and documenting deviations, maintaining laboratory conditions.  Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Maintains safe work environment and contributes to operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operations.

Job Responsibilities

Journey-level; specialized technical knowledge with function. Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature. Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval. With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area. Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties. Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on department or facility, and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked. Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. Works under general supervision, individually or within a team. Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others. May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent. Journey-level; generally 6 years directly related experience in a laboratory or completion of a laboratory science curriculum.(e.g. biology or chemistry). Requires previous solid computer skills, specifically building, modifying spreadsheets and databases. Solid understanding of safety regulations, and effective use hazardous chemicals, wear personal protective equipment Strong understanding of chemistry, physics, and mathematics (Algebra). Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.

Salary Information

Hourly Range Rate - $36.0130 - $45.0162

 

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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