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Calpine Development Engineering Manager in Pasadena, Texas
Description
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)
Provides engineering and technical support for new projects and build outs. Works to help (i) identify and further develop new and existing technologies, (ii) provide applications of these technologies, and (iii) help determine advisability of moving forward with projects utilizing such technologies. Analyzes technical aspects of projects and provides costs and budgeting to be applied to planning and cost analytics for projects. Ensures (i) spending within budgets, and (ii) schedules and performance standards are set, maintained and achieved. Develops SOW technical scopes for third party contract resources supporting development cost build and analytics.
Maintains the efficiency of important aspects of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, coordination, and budget, and risk assessment. Defines and develops project management best practices, processes, and policy to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals. Partners with multi-departmental leadership and other stakeholders to locate opportunities and develop and prioritize projects according to relevant measurement criteria.
Collaborates with Power Ops business personnel to continuously improve processes; initiate and implements new methodologies, process and procedures that support company long, mid and short term goals; and prepares, analyzes and reports project status to the senior management. Works closely with Dir Project Management & Development.
Job Responsibilities
In-depth or broad, extensive knowledge.
Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging, advanced technical experience to resolve complex issues.
Competent to work at very high level in multiple knowledge areas or functions as an advanced contributor.
Makes decisions on complex issues regarding project components and advanced tasks.
Leads the research for innovations from external sources, and identifies opportunities to develop new processes, tools, services and techniques within the function.
Works on complex issues and projects.
Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Independently selects methods, techniques, analytical approach and evaluation criteria.
Determines methods and procedures for new assignments.
Serves as project/technical lead on medium to large projects; regularly coordinates work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
Trains and mentors employees on technical skills.
Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve significant issues, clarify or interpret complex information, provide initial screening/negotiations.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, prefer Master’s Degree.
Previous project management experience.
Expert in the utilization of advanced design and analysis tools
Typically requires minimum of 8 to 10+ years in area of specialization.
Additional Calpine Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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