Calpine Hiring for Pipeline Engineering Manager at Rio Vista Full Time

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 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. 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)

Position can be located in either Rio Vista, CA or Houston, TX

Performs all pipeline engineering functions to assure the pipeline system operates at maximum performance and profitability. Responsible for providing technical support for operations and maintenance, system improvements, design, equipment acquisition, and regulatory compliance. Ensures operational activities are in accordance with procedures, schedules, regulatory compliance and budget projections. Develops and maintains pipeline records and database. Stay abreast of pipeline technology. Manages small construction projects. Provides support, as needed, to other fleet locations with gas pipeline related issues or opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Engineering Support: Examples include pipeline blowdown/purging, hydrotest, external loading, code compliance, river crossing inspections and repair, external or internal damage, pressure vessel inspections, control valve replacement, MAOP/OPP system design and inspections.

• Manage Pipeline Database: Includes as-built documentation, maps and schematics, Geographic Information System (GIS), Job Books and related records, DOT annual report, and pipeline classification.

• Manage Encroachment Activity: Review and respond to encroachments in close proximity and address conflicts with third party activities.

• Manage CPNPL Integrity Management Program: Conduct integrity inspections, site verification, data analysis, repair and remediation plans. Conduct other IMP tasks including risk assessments, performance metrics, operational database, and maintain HCA and MCA maps.

• Support Regulatory Compliance: Manage MAOP Reconfirmation program, material verification program, annual MAOP review, adjacent construction review, and participate in agency audits for gas transmission pipelines.

• Project Management: Manage engineering design and installation of small pipelines and related facilities.

• Business Development: Support Calpine business development groups as needed with conceptual designs, environmental/permitting analysis, land acquisition, cost estimates, and project schedules.

Decision Making & Impact

• Makes decisions on complex issues regarding project and operational components and advanced tasks; makes recommendations on new procedures, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.

• Leads the search for innovation from external sources, and identifies opportunities to develop new processes and/or programs to ensure organization remains compliant.

• Uses independent judgment on matters of significance in the areas of compliance, safety, environmental conditions and company practices.

Work Complexity

• Works on problems of increasing complexity (range from moderate to complex)

• Exercises discretion and uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals and consultants in the selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.

Self-Management & Leadership

• Little instruction on day-to-day work or general instructions on new assignments.

• Serves as lead for development and execution of Pipeline Compliance and Safety programs

• Regularly coordinates work of professionals, technicians, and others outside of own department.

• Trains and mentors employees on compliance, safety and technical skills.

Communication & Influence

• Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve significant issues, clarify or interpret complex information, provide initial screening/negotiations.

• Builds professional networks, initiating contact with resources to achieve goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

• Professional Engineering Registration desired but not mandatory.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with gas pipelines or related field.

• Working knowledge of gas pipeline operations.

• Experience in the engineering design and installation of gas pipelines and related facilities.

• Working knowledge of key pipeline regulations and industry standards including PHMSA Part 192 and ASME B31.8.

• Strong management, communication, and organization skills.

• Effectively manage third party engineering and compliance firms.

Additional Calpine Information:

• Vaccination Information: Calpine requires an individual who is newly hired into this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 within the first 28 days of employment – if not already vaccinated prior to starting employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Calpine’s HR department after a decision has been made about whether or not to make you a conditional offer of employment. Calpine does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.

• 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 [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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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)