Program Manager III – Catalyst Management

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.

(includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

This position is available in either Pasadena, TX or the Bay Area, CA.

This position is responsible for the implementation of major programs to include predictive maintenance program, water treatment program, transformer reliability program, incident investigation program, training program, catalyst program, and other similar major programs. For example, the PM program includes day to day management of the test and maintenance fleet services contractor(s), interpretation of the test results, and recommendations to Calpine Management and Calpine Engineering of critical items that are being monitored.

Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. The programs managed by the Program Manager are to provide consistent implementation of the program throughout Calpine's Fleet, improving operational reliability and efficiency. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules develops solutions to program problems and ensures programs are consistently delivered and maintained.

Provides technical guidance to other departments within Calpine. Provide technical leadership to both internal and external organizations and entities.

This position is responsible for the implementation of the Catalyst Management Program. This program includes day-to-day management of the test and maintenance fleet services contractor(s), interpretation of the test results, and recommendations to Calpine Management and Calpine Engineering of critical items that are being monitored. Program includes defining, scheduling and implementing major maintenance activities on the catalyst systems including capital replacements.

Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of the program. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. The programs managed by the Program Manager are to provide consistent implementation of the program throughout Calpine's Fleet, improving operational reliability and efficiency. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules develops solutions to program problems and ensures programs are consistently delivered and maintained.

Provides technical guidance to other departments within Calpine. Provide technical leadership to both internal and external organizations and entities.

• Manage service providers and 3rd party consultants to inspect & test SCR and CO catalysts, track life expectancy, provide projections and develop 5 year and 10-year budgets for replacement and major maintenance, evaluate new catalyst technologies, and level catalyst costs.
• Lead catalyst replacement projects from the request for quote package development and proposal evaluation to field installation supervision.
• Review inspection and lab testing reports, communicates findings…