Real Time Power Operator

Calpine
United States, Texas, Houston
Jan 18, 2025
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) Schedules, controls and dispatches output for Calpine's generating units including conducting commercial transactions and monitoring scheduling activities on one desk. Determines generation requirements to meet obligations through monitoring real-time status information pertaining to available generation to meet Calpine's obligations and, identifies excess generation available for the spot market. Communicates unit start-up/shut down to plants for the trading organization. Focuses on optimizing economics of owned assets in the real-time and day-ahead environments. Determines what actions to take to ensure reliable operation of the power grid. Communicates with the control area operator/ISO to maintain stability including coordination of communication and data exchange (real-time, day-ahead, historical) among Calpine's generating plants and customers (e.g. independent system operators, power pools and transmission operations) and electrical counsels (such as ERCOT). Responsible for notifying appropriate internal and external customers on outages and limitations in a timely manner. At more senior levels, may have increased responsibilities around coordinating plant test requirements (outages, ancillary services, emissions, etc.), and coordinating planned outages with Plant Operations, CES, and Balancing Authorities. Job Scope & Technical Excellence Developing general knowledge of trading power in the hourly market. Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts. Basic familiarity with knowledge area, staff, technologies, services, and practices. Decision Making & Innovation Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters. Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area. Work Complexity & Independent Judgment Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures. Self-Management & Leadership General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. May coordinate efforts of others. Communication & Influence Basic communication - delivers information to individuals within defined parameters. Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Entry-level; typically less than 2 years of experience in the energy sector. NERC System Operator certification or higher within six months of job acceptance. This position will work 7 days on/7 days off (6:00 am - 6:00 pm for one shift then 6:00 pm - 6:00 am for the following shift) Additional Calpine Information Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)