Embedded engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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.

** Position could be located in the Houston, TX region or the Walnut Creek, CA region***

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The Power Operations Rotation Engineer Program is a 24 + month program designed to provide a variety of Power Operations Business/Analytics Operations/and Engineering analysis assignments, resulting in broad, hands-on exposure to multiple Power Operations areas. Incumbents provide operational, analytical and technical support by rotating through four to six Calpine departments at three to nine month intervals. After successful completion of program, the program management team will evaluate the employee’s performance in connection with the needs of the business, and determine the appropriate connection for both.

Engineers will work closely with all levels of the Power Operation Team to support plant maintenance, operations, conduct analysis through modeling, work on projects in the area of business risk assessment, and other various projects. Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Provide engineering services for the troubleshooting, maintenance, design, and configuration management of existing power plants. Will be conducting analysis on the plant performance efficiency, and strategy changes, supporting model development to assist in evaluation of operational performance. Responsible for complex, technical work in a wide range of EHS disciplines to maintain compliance with the organization’s EHS standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and consensus industry standards. Reviews and interprets EHS rules and regulations and advises management accordingly. Compiles and prepares reports. Conducts special financial and business related studies which may include the development of ad hoc and custom reporting involving the determination of metrics and identifying and integrating data sources.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing general knowledge.
• Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.
• Basic familiarity with knowledge area, staff, technologies, services, and practices
• Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.
• Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Follows standard practices and procedures.
• General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• May coordinate efforts of others.
• Basic communication – delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical are preferred).
• A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required.
• Previous experience working in team environment using analytical skill set to provide recommendations around business challenges.
• Previous experience evaluating performance using model-building techniques.
• Previous work experience in an Internship or other entry level work experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office to include MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.
• Entry-level; some knowledge of the energy industry is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Additional Calpine Information:

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