Calpine · 4 months ago
Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Jack Fusco Energy Center
Richmond, Texas, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternCalpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources. This internship position will allow a college student to apply and enhance their knowledge in power plant operations while assisting engineers and operators in various tasks.
Electrical DistributionEnergyGeothermal EnergyNatural ResourcesPower Grid
Responsibilities
Assist Plant Engineer in day-to-day engineering tasks
Assist Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment
Assist in Maintain shift operating logs and records when required
Read and record gauges and meters when required
Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting
Assist in development of standard procedures for operations
Assist with Maintaining plant chemistry logs and records
Assist with the requisition spare parts inventory for plant equipment
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 the Plant Operator, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and Plant Engineer
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Chemical Engineering at an accredited college or university
Junior or Senior standing, preferred
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company
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
Must be able to self-start and manage multiple simultaneous tasks and priorities
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Preferred
Junior or Senior standing, preferred
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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