Calpine Careers, Benefits, Review

RIGHT FLEET, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME

An evolution is underway in America’s power markets, driven by several key factors: the abundance of domestic shale natural gas is expected to keep prices low for the foreseeable future; regulations to protect the future of the planet have been enacted by federal and state agencies; electrical system operators are increasingly focused on compensating generators based on operating performance to ensure transmission grid reliability.

In this environment, Calpine’s modern fleet stands uniquely well-positioned to benefit from the secular trends that are moving America toward clean, affordable natural gas as the preferred fuel of power generation.

CLEAN

Environmental stewardship is fundamental to Calpine’s philosophy and culture. Generating power in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner not only positions our business to benefit from the regulatory trends that are shaping the nation’s power generation industry, but it is also simply the right thing to do – for our communities, employees and future generations. For more on how Calpine is addressing climate change – the biggest challenge of our time – visit calpineactsonclimate.com.

MODERN AND EFFICIENT

Calpine’s modern, natural gas-fired fleet uses state-of-the-art technology to produce more power from less fuel than coal plants and older natural-gas plants, and we operate more highly efficient cogeneration plants than any other power generator in the nation.

FLEXIBLE AND RELIABLE

The flexibility of our fleet enables us to provide power products to customers when, where and how they need them. Find out how our quick-ramping natural gas-fired power plants and our dual-fuel capabilities provide critical services that support grid reliability.

GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE

Calpine provides power, capacity and ancillary services in America’s major competitive wholesale power markets and actively manages our portfolio to strengthen our positions in these regions

A career at Calpine means being part of a values-driven company that serves as a model for the future of power production.  Our success is fueled by our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.

Whether you help run a state-of-the-art, natural-gas-fired power plant, serve as a steward of geothermal resources at The Geysers, oversee maintenance of turbines and generators, sell the electricity we produce, or work in any of our corporate roles, Calpine provides opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

Whether you are a seasoned professional who wants to expand your horizons, a recent graduate ready to build a rewarding career, or a student seeking an internship that offers real-world experience, Calpine provides meaningful opportunities and challenges.

Power plant operators, electricity market analysts, retail customer service representatives and geothermal steam well drilling managers – these are just a few of the vital roles played by members of Calpine’s diverse and dedicated team. From California to Texas to Maine, Calpine employees are making valuable contributions to the company and their communities.

Our team comprises approximately 2,300 employees from coast to coast whose diverse skills and experiences enrich our business and our communities. Driven by our ASPIRE values, Calpine employees are making valuable contributions to the company and their communities from California to Texas to Maine.

Calpine provides a generous health plan along with salary and bonus programs. And working for Calpine is about much more than our competitive pay and benefits. It’s an opportunity to be a part of providing a cost-effective, reliable product that everyone needs – and that raises the bar for environmental stewardship in the industry – while providing exceptional service to our wholesale and retail customers.  

At Calpine, we give you the tools you need to chart your own career path in an engaging, fast-paced environment where you can learn from power industry leaders. Our learning and development platforms enable employees with initiative to explore their own potential in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

Calpine offers programs and tools designed to help employees understand our business, culture, values, innovative technologies and what drives us to be the premier power generation company in the United States. These programs are rooted in our ASPIRE values that serve as the foundation for all we do at Calpine.

Calpine begins with our comprehensive orientation and continues as new employees get to know their colleagues and the opportunities the company has to offer.

Calpine is supported by plant progression programs, job rotation and stretch assignments, knowledge sharing, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, and a host of online and in-person training opportunities.

This means continuous learning, perfecting and sharing your skills, setting an example for your colleagues and raising your hand when opportunity comes along.

Calpine is powered by great employees – and their great ideas – working together across the nation and across a wide spectrum of trades and professions.  To achieve our mission of being the premier competitive power company, we draw on the richness and diversity of our backgrounds and experiences to continuously learn from – and to teach – one another. 

Our diverse teammates contribute valuable knowledge and fresh perspectives to help us make better business decisions, which in turn result in better outcomes for our community and our futures.  By promoting inclusive collaboration and seeking input from many voices, we strive to remove barriers and open doors to our individual and collective success. 

The power of Calpine’s diversity is rooted in our ASPIRE Values, which shape our culture of camaraderie and collaboration.  The “E” in ASPIRE stands for Esprit de Corps: 

We work with a collective sense of pride and honor in everything that we do.  We value our diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We work as an inclusive team where we share, support and encourage each other to achieve our common goals.  We encourage, support and mentor our colleagues to help them attain personal achievement. 

At Calpine, the doors of leadership are always open to different perspectives.  Check out our current job openings for positions where you could make a difference in creating power for a sustainable future.