Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets.
Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity.
Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. 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 can be located in Walnut Creek, CA or Houston, TX.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
- Supports Calpine’s advocacy across multiple state and federal legislative and regulatory venues. Important elements of the role include : analyzing emerging or existing regulatory and legislative issues impacting Calpine and / or the energy industry;
- gathering intelligence and data; assisting with the preparation of position papers, briefings, presentations, and testimony;
- developing Calpine’s advocacy strategy with the rest of the Government and Regulatory Affairs team; coordinating advocacy with peers and trade groups;
and identifying new opportunities for engagement at the federal, state and local levels.
Job Scope & Technical Excellence
- Working knowledge of the energy industry, energy policy, and wholesale electricity markets
- Performs in fully functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor.
Decision Making & Innovation
- Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function / discipline.
- Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.
Work Complexity & Independent Judgment
- Works on problems of moderate complexity.
- Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques and analytical approach.
Self-Management & Leadership
- Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
- May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.
Communication & Influence
Information sharing gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction and reporting results.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of the energy industry, energy policy, and wholesale electricity markets
- Experience in policy research, development and analysis.
- Journey level; typically requires 3+ years’ experience.
Salary Information
Salary Range - $96,480 - $120,600
Additional Calpine Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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