Geysers Service Director - Steam Turbine

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.

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

The Steam Turbine Technical Services Director (TSD) will directly support the Steam Turbine Outage Operations Director (OOD) in managing construction and maintenance efforts across Calpine's Geyser Steam Turbine fleet. This supporting role includes all aspects of the responsibilities associated with back-office outage management, plus occasional dispatching to site to fulfill a Turbine Specialist (TS) role for outage execution in times of peak resource demands. The TSD will hold safety at the forefront, while balancing quality workmanship, outage planning, repair necessities, and risks against the constraints of time, budget, and market requirements to develop and help fulfill efficient and prudent generator maintenance scopes.

Job Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary point of contact and SME for the Geysers.
• Supporting steam turbines and generators maintenance needs and planning, budgeting, outage forecasting, and outage scope development for 5 and 10-year forecasts
• Work with OEMs to develop and implement a new EHC control systems for the Geysers.
• Development of a rotating spare program including an upgrade inventory program
• Tracking and administratively supporting outages as necessary.
• Participating in root cause analysis and managing the associated process and corrective measures as necessary.
• Providing technical support for online conditions, forced outages, and outage discoveries.
• Reviewing outage reports.
• Aiding in planning, scheduling, and budgeting associated with Geyser steam turbine maintenance.
• Leading development of fleet issue solutions.
• Leading development on fleet specific QA/QC sheets as necessary
• Supervising OEM's and third-party vendors in their generator-related scopes with an eye for Calpine's best interests; including promoting and monitoring safety and quality, providing an in-house second opinion on the necessary work scopes, curtailing wasteful efforts, and taking necessary steps to keep the work scope moving ahead efficiently.
• Performing inspections and mechanical maintenance on steam turbines and generators.
• Evaluating test and inspection data supplied by other vendors.
• Providing maintenance and repair recommendations, creating and scheduling outage scopes accordingly.
• Soliciting and select vendors for quotes for outage scopes as necessary.
• Instruct millwrights in performing repairs on steam turbines and generators.
• Writing reports to document outage finding and activities and provide recommendations for future outages as necessary.
• Expanding TS knowledge base, including keeping tabs on developments in testing and maintenance practices, as well as supervising mechanical disassembly/reassembly if necessary.
• Communicating with and educating upper management and plant management as necessary on particular generator issues and events.
• Researching and developing improved inspection, testing, and repair techniques.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or better in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred, but other degrees and education levels will be considered based on demonstrated experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Strong functional knowledge of steam turbine inspection, testing, and maintenance practices.
• 15+ years of Turbine Generator Maintenance experience.
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed to work independently with minimal supervision, yet able to work as a team.
• Curiosity and determination to drive innovative solutions and expand the acquired knowledge base.
• Organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferential Qualifications:

• Significant experience with GE, Toshiba, and MHI Steam Turbine Geothermal technology.
• Military, OEM, or Merchant Marine power maintenance training.
• 7+ years in the industry.

Additional Calpine Information:

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