Calpine · 4 months ago
Internship - Plant Operations - Pasadena Energy Center
Pasadena, Texas, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternCalpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. This internship position will allow a college student to apply and enhance their knowledge regarding all aspects of power plant operation, under the supervision of a qualified employee.
Electrical DistributionEnergyGeothermal EnergyNatural ResourcesPower Grid
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and instrumentation. Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS)
Assist in monitoring, maintaining, and repairing gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear
Assist in maintaining, calibrating and repairing plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Will assist in performing routine trouble shooting activities. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively accomplish required maintenance in and efficient and organized manner. Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy
Assist in maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provide written reports on control system conditions when required. Incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures, helps to identify and eliminate or actively manage risks in all work activities
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
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology or Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or related field at an accredited college
Completion of at least two semesters of coursework
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future
Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to work on elevated platforms up to 80 feet
Ability to climb ladders
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
Company
Calpine
Calpine is an energy company that generates electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53BKey Investors
Texas Energy Fund
2025-10-14Debt Financing· $278M
2025-01-10Acquired
2024-01-10Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Andrew Novotny
President and Chief Executive Officer
Zach Deakins
Vice President - Controller
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