Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Calpine
Job overview
The Gas Turbine Engineer at Calpine supports inspection and maintenance of GE gas turbines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in power generation.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer manages turbine maintenance planning and execution, supervises vendors, verifies capital parts, writes outage and shift turnover reports, inspects turbines, evaluates test data, recommends repairs, liaises with vendors, and innovates maintenance techniques.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred, 20+ years of GE gas turbine maintenance experience, strong knowledge of turbine practices and safety, self-motivation, teamwork, and excellent communication skills; drug screening is mandatory.
Work environment and culture
Calpine emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, innovation, and teamwork, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
Company information
Calpine is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, operating 77 power plants with 27,000 MW capacity, committed to environmental stewardship since 1984.
Application process
Applicants may request accommodations via hrrecruitment@calpine.com; further application details are not specified.
Unique job features
The role involves working with advanced GE gas turbine technologies and emphasizes safety leadership, innovation, and detailed maintenance management in a large-scale power generation environment.
Company overview
Calpine Corporation is a major American power generation company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It specializes in producing electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, making it one of the largest producers of renewable geothermal energy in the United States. Calpine generates revenue by selling electricity and related services to wholesale power markets, retail customers, and government entities. Founded in 1984, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and investments in cleaner, more efficient power generation technologies, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to sustainable energy.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight deep expertise in GE gas turbine inspection, maintenance, and safety protocols, emphasizing your ability to manage complex outage planning and vendor supervision.
Focus on showcasing your experience with capital part serial number verification, outage and shift turnover reporting, and your leadership in safety initiatives, as these are critical to Calpine's operational values.
Submit applications through Calpine’s official corporate careers page as well as on LinkedIn and other job boards where Calpine listings appear to maximize your exposure.
Connect with current Calpine engineers and maintenance supervisors on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing recent Calpine projects or asking about best practices in turbine maintenance and safety compliance.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'GE gas turbine,' 'outage planning,' 'capital part verification,' 'safety leadership,' and 'vendor management' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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