Turbine Control Engineer III

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s 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.

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)

Control Engineer for Calpine Geysers – Primarily responsible for work on balance of plant and steamfield controls

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

• Comprehensive knowledge.
• Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
• Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
• Develop and implement control logic changes on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems.
• Support OT systems as required, including working with virtual servers and network.
• Lead informal training sessions for Operations and colleagues on logic changes and controls skills.

Decision Making & Impact

•  Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
• May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.  Reviews P&IDs, PFDs, HGLs and pump curves to assist engineering with new project designs.

Work Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach

Self-Management & Leadership

• Works under limited supervision.
• Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering.
• 10+ yrs related experience
• Experience with VMWare ESXi and Cisco IOS a plus
• Experience reading pump curves and sizing control valves a plus

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $109,779.00 - $139,968.00

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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