Texas Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Performance Optimization Manager (Calpine Corporation)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:29:20 GMT

Job Title: Performance Optimization Manager
Company: Calpine Corporation
Location: Houston, TX

Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 24,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Calpine owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants.

Position Summary

The Performance Optimization Manager will lead engineers providing analytical support for Calpine�s 23 GW fleet of natural gas power facilities, covering all aspects of thermal performance. Responsibilities include the management and development of performance analytical tools that will be used to support plant business decisions for monitoring the heat rate and capability of generating assets, trending and improving plant performance, fleet economic dispatch and plant betterment.

� Develop and maintain thermal performance monitoring tools for ongoing assessment of the natural gas fleet thermal performance.
� Work closely with plant managers, turbine maintenance staff, commercial managers, and energy traders to understand plant operating characteristics to help optimize the profitability of the generating assets.
� Identify and analyze performance issues and convey the implications for plant profitability.
� Identify plant performance improvement opportunities and provide analysis for management decision-making.
� Generate reports of expected benefits including capacity, heat rate, availability, or production cost improvements.
� Remain up-to-date on emerging power plant performance technologies and optimization tools and techniques.
� Position reports to Vice President, Operation Analytics

Skills and Relevant Experience
� Experience in managing engineers
� Experience with and working knowledge of gas-fired combined cycle and major equipment performance and operation particularly GE and Siemens gas turbines
� Knowledge of statistics
� Proficiency with thermal performance modeling tools such as Gatecycle as well as the Microsoft Office suite of computer programs.
� Familiarity with performance measurement mechanics (such as OSI Pi and other database platforms) is preferred
� Attractive backgrounds include work in plant engineering, development, engineering for OEMs, and work as an Independent Engineer

Qualifications
� Minimum qualifications include bachelor�s degree in economics and/or engineering and 10 years or more of relevant experience
� Good problem solving and analytical ability.
� Must have strong computer skills especially in the use of engineering tools and spreadsheet and word processing programs.
� Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

How to Apply

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Performance Test Engineer (Calpine Corporation)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:18:10 GMT

Job Title: Performance Test Engineer
Company: Calpine Corporation
Location: Houston, TX

Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 24,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Calpine owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants.

Position Summary
The Performance Test Engineer will provide analytical support for Calpine�s 23 GW fleet of natural gas power facilities, covering all aspects of performance testing. Results and trends will be used to manage tolling contract and power purchase agreement contractual relationships and to support business decisions for monitoring the heat rate and capability of generating assets, trending and improving plant performance, fleet economic dispatch and plant betterment.

� Develop and maintain protocols and procedures, including generation of performance correction curves for thermal performance testing.
� Provide plant and equipment performance assessments including identification of improvement opportunities.
� Provide equipment overhaul evaluations in support of corporate maintenance activities.
� Position works closely with plant managers, turbine maintenance staff, commercial managers, and energy traders to understand plant operating characteristics to help optimize the profitability of the generating assets.
� Position reports to Manager, Performance Testing

Skills and Relevant Experience
� Experience in conducting performance tests on gas turbine based power plants, particularly those with GE and Siemens as prime movers
� Understanding of ASME Performance Test Codes (esp 19, 22, 46) and performance corrections and calculations
� Proficiency with thermal performance modeling tools such as Gatecycle as well as the Microsoft Office suite of computer programs.
� Familiarity with performance measurement mechanics (such as OSI Pi and other database platforms) is preferred
� Attractive backgrounds include work in plant engineering, development, commissioning, engineering for OEMs, and work as an Independent Engineer

Qualifications
� Minimum qualifications include bachelor�s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering with up to 5 years of plant and/or testing experience
� Good problem solving and analytical ability
� Must have strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs
� Good written and verbal communication skills are essential

How to Apply

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Performance Optimization Engineer (Calpine Corporation)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:31:25 GMT

Job Title: Performance Optimization Engineer
Company: Calpine Corporation
Location: Houston, TX

Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 24,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Calpine owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants.

Position Summary

The Performance Optimization Engineer will provide analytical support for Calpine�s 23 GW fleet of natural gas power facilities, covering all aspects of thermal performance. Responsibilities include the development of performance analytical tools that will be used to support plant business decisions for monitoring the heat rate and capability of generating assets, trending and improving plant performance, fleet economic dispatch and plant betterment.

� Develop and maintain thermal performance monitoring tools for ongoing assessment of the natural gas fleet thermal performance.
� Assist plant managers and turbine maintenance staff to successfully monitor plant performance and operational trends and investigate any potential problems
� Identify plant performance improvement opportunities and provide analysis for management decision-making.
� Position reports to Manager, Performance Optimization

Skills and Relevant Experience
� Working knowledge of gas-fired combined cycle and major equipment performance and operation particularly GE and Siemens gas turbines
Knowledge of statistics
� Proficiency with thermal performance modeling tools such as Gatecycle as well as the Microsoft Office suite of computer programs.
� Familiarity with performance measurement mechanics (such as OSI Pi and other database platforms) is preferred
� Attractive backgrounds include work in plant engineering, development, engineering for OEMs, and work as an Independent Engineer

Qualifications
� Minimum qualifications include bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering with up to 5 years of experience
� Good problem solving and analytical ability
� Must have strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs
� Good written and verbal communication skills are essential

How to Apply

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Planner/Scheduler/Cost Manager (Calpine Corporation)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:23 GMT

Job Title: Planner/Scheduler/Cost Manager
Company: Calpine Corporation
Location: Pasadena, TX

Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 24,000 megawatts of clean, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Calpine owns, leases and operates integrated systems of fuel-efficient natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants.

Tasks performed include implementation planning, contract management, risk identification/ mitigation/management, performance measurement, financial audits, variance analysis, financial projections, and requirements control on multiple construction projects to meet contractual/project requirements and optimize cost savings and efficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

� Responsible for review of the Projects Monthly status reports, including Procurements, Engineering, Construction and Startup of the various Projects under construction.
� Responsible for periodic evaluations of Engineers, Contractors and Calpine equipment suppliers for compliance with Calpine�s Program Management Plan.
� Works closely with the Calpine Project Teams, to review and comment on the status of Engineering and Construction Schedules.
� Report and graphic�s of actual field progress as it relates to the monthly updates.
Helps correct technical problems with schedules, reporting and posting of current, forecast and planned progress
� Supports the Project Teams with the integration of Engineering, Construction, Procurement and Startup schedules into a Project Master Schedule.
� Breaks down complex Project Schedule into Milestone/Summary schedules and reports that can be reviewed by management.
� Work closely with the administrative staff utilizing SQL for document and drawing controls.
� Administer the SQL databases for reliability and consistency.
� Develop charts and graphs to support the Construction Management Team with presentations to Upper Management and the various Groups and offices within Calpine.
� Performs other duties as assigned.
� Support the development and implementation of cost engineering guidelines, procedures, business processes systems and tools that enable the accurate and efficient evaluation of project performance and optimize the delivery of projects from inception through completion.
� Assist in developing requirements for budget foundation, cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports for Capital Construction Projects.
� Support the implementation of trend and change management programs and procedures applying to cost analysis and projections.
� Establish project cost control setup, develop project forecasting, budget monitoring and project cost control functions.
� Ensure proper cost coding and bookings as well as review and development of accounting accruals.
� Analyze and manage proposals, budgets, invoices, and change orders.
� Develop and maintain status reports including: cost financial analysis and forecast cash flows contingency/trends plus project risk assessments impacting schedule and cost for recommendations to the Project Team.
� Perform performance monitoring and control functions for construction contracts to ensure that contractual and cost objectives are met.
� Analyze claims relative to potential effects and impacts within cost and schedule requirements.
� Ensure proactive problem identification and analysis.
� Provide input and analysis of Weekly and Monthly Progress reports on cost related issues.
� Support Corporate Capital Planning and Forecasting with required information including trend and forecasted cost analysis.

Qualifications:

� Applicant must have strong computer skills, especially with spreadsheet, database and word processing software.Also must be well-versed in the use of scheduling systems.A working knowledge of Material Management systems is desirable.
� Possess good management and leadership qualities.
� The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
� Good problem solving and analytical ability.
� Good organizational skills and attention to details.
� Applicant should have a good understanding of heavy industrial construction techniques, engineering design fundamentals..A working understanding of scheduling techniques & cost accounting is also required.
� A Bachelor of Science degree in ME, EE, CE or Construction Management is preferred.Demonstrated understanding of MySQL and basic programming techniques is a plus.
� A minimum of ten years of directly related experience is required.

How to Apply

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Director, Reliability Services (Calpine Corporation)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:18:51 GMT

Job Title: Director, Reliability Services
Company: Calpine Corporation
Location: Pasadena, TX

Manages, develops, coordinates, and oversees Calpine�s predictive maintenance program. Implements plans and manages various programs to improve the operation and maintenance of the plant. Provides planning and coordination of predictive maintenance activities to minimize forced outages. Supports technical evaluation of potential plant operational problems relating to predictive maintenance techniques. Provides technical support for plant, troubleshooting operational issues using predictive techniques. Develops and maintains predictive maintenance procedures in accordance with contractual requirements. Provides reports detailing predictive maintenance activities and outages plans. Oversees vibration analysis, rotor-dynamic analysis, thermography, lubrication analysis, laser shaft alignment, electric motor testing, balancing, thermal growth monitoring, and failure analysis for root-cause evaluations, with contracted service providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

� Accomplishes work through others. Manages predictive maintenance function with an operational focus.
� Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
� Assist Supply Chain Services in development of contract services for PdM onsite data gathering and analysis.
� Manage contracted resources fleet wide.
� Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
� Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.
� Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
� Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
� Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
Manages the predictive maintenance function. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
� Plans, organizes, and carries out long-range operation and maintenance strategies
� Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Education and Experience:

� Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
� Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
� Detailed understanding of electrical generating power plants.
� Typically requires minimum of 10+ years of power plant predictive maintenance management experience, and 15+ years experience in � predictive maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems and components.
� 25% Travel required

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