Power Ops Intern

Description This supervised position will allow for a college student who is seeking a career in the power industry to apply as well as enhance their knowledge with regard to all aspects power plant operation. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift as well as rotating shift when required. Reports To: Maintenance Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with Maintenance Manager and Plant Engineer to develop a system of maintaining plant drawings to ensure controlled copies are kept up to date • Survey and document Process Safety Valve information and update plant database • Assist in revamp of plant PM and Job plans database in Maximo • Organize and restock boiler code repair materials • Assist in Maintaining shift operating logs and records when required. • Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical, electrical, and operational tasks as needed. • May assist in development of standard procedures for operations. • Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee. • Report to and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from a designated Calpine employee. Requirements • Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Technology or related field at an accredited college or university. • Completion of at least 30 credits towards graduation. • GPA of 3.0 or higher. • Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future. • Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude. • Ability to work on elevated platforms up to 80 feet. • Ability to climb ladders. • Willingness to work outdoors, in field locations, in a ''hands on'' environment. • Willingness to adhere to plant safety standards, procedures, and practices. • Good comprehension of basic engineering practices. • Good problem solving and analytical ability. • Strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Good organization skills and attention to details are essential • Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others in a dynamic environment. Vaccination Information: Calpine requires an individual who is newly hired into this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 within the first 28 days of employment - if not already vaccinated prior to starting employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Calpine''s HR department after a decision has been made about whether or not to make you a conditional offer of employment. Calpine does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.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 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Created: 2021-11-29