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Job Requirements of Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Westbrook Energy Center:
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Location:
Westbrook, ME (Onsite)
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Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Westbrook Energy Center
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)
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 of power plant operations. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift and will report to the Operations Manager at the Calpine Westbrook Energy Center
Job Responsibilities
* Utilizing plant data systems to access equipment performance and reliability
* Performing water treatment chemistry
* Perform equipment inspections
* Updating maintenance documentation and work management system
* Updating and modifying plant drawings and equipment lists
* Assist with predictive maintenance data recording and analysis
* Assist plant staff with engineering projects and contract management
* Assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee.
* Assist with the requisition of spare parts inventory for plant equipment.
* Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee.
* Report to Plant Engineer and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from the Plant Operator, Operations Manager, and Maintenance Manager.
* Assist Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment
* Read and record gauges when required
* Maintaining shift operation logs and records when required
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 Engineering or related field at an accredited college or university, preferably Power, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* 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 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.
Additional Calpine Information
* 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.
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