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)

Provide services relative to purchasing, disposition and control of materials, material accounting/inventory control, equipment/parts history, auditing/budgeting, and reporting. Responsible for receiving materials, checks for correctness and damage or loss, prepares receiving report and forwards to Plant Administrator for processing of invoice. Puts material into inventory and updates inventory software. Notifies requester of receipt of material and issues all material to appropriate work order for inventory control. Assists others in acquiring parts and materials required to maintain plant inventory. Maintains a database of vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other Calpine sites for parts and services. Maintains computer files and other records on assets inventory to meet company guidelines. Tracks parts being repaired off site and maintain consumable inventory of warehouse stock items to assure supplies on hand when needed. Responsible for creating and maintaining part locating system that will allow staff to locate needed parts at any hour of the day.

Job Responsibilities

Accomplishes work through others. Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus. Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities. Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations. Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals. Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals. Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function. Manages a single function or portion of a department. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities. Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels. Responsible for training new employees in the processes and tools of the warehouse.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience. Typically requires minimum of 10+ years in area of specialization.

 

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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