Asset Management Analyst

Full job 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)

Responsible for a full range of activities, which will ensure the operational effectiveness of all the Calpine Plant assets. Will be responsible for building profiles and creating financial models to optimize the Plant asset’s productivity. Will focus on identifying opportunities for cost improvements, and manage projects to meet the cost improvement objectives. Will prepare cost estimates of new or special projects for establishing selling prices and production forecasts.

The efforts managed by the Asset Management Analyst provide consistent implementation of activities based on data collection and analysis throughout operations, improving operational reliability and efficiency. May analyze and put systems in place to maintain or enhance operational effectiveness. Will design and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness and will track and analyze business unit trends to in turn make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge.
• Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
• Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
• Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
• May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new processes, services or techniques.
• Works on significant and unique issues and projects.
• Regularly uses independent judgment in the evaluation of intangibles or situations with minimal precedent or standards available for reference. Selects methods, techniques, analytical approach and evaluation criteria.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or highly complex special assignments Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
• This is the most senior skill level without moving to the management or specialist track.
• Resource integrator –builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related and 4+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Relevant advanced degree, a plus

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $92,121.00 - $117,454.00

Additional Calpine Information:

• 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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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