Director Engineering – Mechanical Services

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)

We are seeking an experienced Director Engineering - Mechanical Services to lead and oversee compliance and reliability programs to support our operating organization. This leadership role is critical in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of mechanical systems across our power generation facilities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the power industry, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of operational excellence.

Provides leadership, project management, technical support, budgeting, and operational troubleshooting for Calpine's operating fleet. Organizes, evaluates, and implements enhancement projects and reliability/compliance centered programs for Power Operations. Supports other groups within Calpine by assessing, scoping and implementing new or retrofit projects.

Partners with multi-departmental leadership and other stakeholders to locate opportunities and develop and prioritize projects according to relevant measurement criteria. Responsible for ensuring that all project development technical aspects are sufficient in supporting approval and are adequate to support execution within the defined scope, quality, time and cost requirements.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of power plant design, construction, and operation. Must have a working knowledge of industry design standards, state and local building codes, and industry best practices.

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