Control Operator II, Sonoma

Control Operator II

Accountable for manning the power plant control room in an effort to assist the engineering team in operating and maintaining the power facility. Responsible for ongoing monitoring and safe operation of 800 MW combined cycle power plant in accordance with all safe engineering practices, including monitoring and oversight of environmental permit limits. Responsibilities include monitoring and operating performance monitoring equipment, creating and maintaining plant records, issuing lockout/tag-out permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits. Accountable for proper implementation of lockout/tag-outs, how work permits and overall safety program and procedures for all disciples during assigned shift(s).Based on monitoring duties, analysis and troubleshooting, initiates and/or completes work requests for maintenance and repairs. Works with plant maintenance staff and engineers to identify and troubleshoot plant equipment. Performs routine and preventative maintenance when facility conditions allow, and assists with shutdown related maintenance and repairs. Maintains the facility's water treatment and water chemistry programs in conjunction with Water Treatment Technicians. Water treatment responsibilities include monitoring, testing and corrective action within defined parameters. Develops and maintains a variety of equipment and operational logs and other reports. Assists with identifying and implementing plant improvements and modifications including contributing to the development of operations, maintenance, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.Journey-level; specialized technical knowledge with function. Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature. Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval. With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area. Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties. Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on department or facility, and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked. Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. Works under general supervision. Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others. May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.High School Diploma and attendance in trade school, military service or equivalent. Journey-level; generally, 5 years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations and equipment. Requires background and applied skills in at least three maintenance or technical disciplines such as engineering, mechanics, electronics, water chemistry, instrument and control and/or gas turbines. Strong computer skills including experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software. Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver's license.Fixed Hourly Rate - $65.8262 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 . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.