Internship - Plant Operations - Freestone Energy Center (Fairfield)

Internship - Plant Operations - Freestone Energy Center

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)

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 power plant operation. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift as well as rotating shift when required. Reports to Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in Maintaining shift operating logs and records when required.
• Assist operations personnel in performing plant water chemistry tasks
• Assist maintenance personnel in trouble shooting hydraulic systems
• Assist operations personnel in plant equipment rounds
• Assist operations personnel with safety permitting tasks
• Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical, electrical, and operational tasks as needed.
• 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 a designated Calpine employee.

Job Requirements

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