Plant Unit Technician

Job Responsibilities: Under direction, performs any work required for the maintenance and test operation of units to maintain continuity of service consistent with safe and economical practices. Directs the work of others assisting him, and in the absence of the designated supervision assigned to the units, is responsible for the inspection, maintenance or construction work in progress. Coordinates operating activities and maintenance, when necessary, to remove equipment from service for maintenance work. Installs and repairs all types of mechanical and electrical equipment. Will troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment. Performs or assists in the recording and computation of all performance tests. Reports faulty or malfunctioning equipment to designated supervision. Maintains logs, records, monthly reports, fuel inventories, as necessary. Cooperates fully with all organization personnel. Will work overtime in this classification, as required, because of unusual or emergency conditions to maintain continuity of service. Will perform related or less-skilled work as required or directed. This classification is part of a composite department crew and will assist other classifications as needed.

Job Requirements: High School or Vocational School education. Must have at least three (3) years' experience as a maintenance technician on gas turbine peaking units or equivalent. This is a Senior Classification. In depth knowledge of utility or industrial facility materials practices preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills Planning and organizing skills. Safety awareness and adherence to regulatory, company and site policies and procedures. Decision making and problem solving skills. Create a climate conducive to team success. Cooperates fully with all other members of the organization and other departments. Must be able to deal properly with the public, vendors, contractors and in the best interest of the company. Must possess a valid driver's license at all times. Must be able to pass qualification tests prior to the Company awarding the position. Must be able to talk, walk, stand, sit, stoop, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, do heavy lifting, and must be able to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Must possess or obtain within six months valid TWIC credentials. Must pass back x-ray, hernia, hearing exam and like employment physical requirements. Will work such hours as may be necessary or requested because of unusual or emergency conditions, or to maintain continuity of service of the facility or system, including scheduled shifts. Training and progression testing will be administered as identified and developed. Failure to pass progression testing at any point will require remaining at the existing step of salary progression, with the employee eligible for retesting within the next six (6) months. Failure to pass any progression test a second time or complete required courses on schedule will result in the employee being discharged. Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping at all times.

Hourly Rate: $54.03 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.