At a glance
- Preferred major(s)
- Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
- Preferred skills
- Word processing software
Listing details
About the job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Plant Engineer in day-to-day engineering tasks
- Assist Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment.
- Assist in Maintain shift operating logs and records when required.
- Read and record gauges and meters when required.
- Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting.
- Assist in development of standard procedures for operations.
- Assist with the requisition spare parts inventory for plant equipment.
- 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 the Plant Operator, Plant Manager and Operations Manager
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position
Job Requirements:
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or university.
- Junior standing, preferred.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company.
- 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.
- Must be able to self-start and manage multiple simultaneous tasks and priorities.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.