Drilling Engineer III Job at Calpine, San Diego, CA

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  • Calpine
  • San Diego, CA

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 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its modern, flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. The company was founded on a strong commitment to the environment, which is linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since 1984, Calpine has led the industry in environmental stewardship. Its renewable geothermal plants utilize steam from deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity. Job Summary Works with geo-scientists and reservoir engineers to develop detailed objectives for new drilling projects. Develops drilling cost estimates, ranging from simple scoping to probabilistic estimates. Reviews offset wells to identify risks, hazards, and best practices. Develops detailed well designs and performs casting stress calculations. Evaluates and recommends equipment and procedures from contractors and vendors, and helps develop and implement new technologies. Provides technical support to field operations. Monitors drilling operations to ensure safety, quality, environmental compliance, and adherence to contracts. Tracks drilling costs and communicates them effectively to stakeholders. Job Responsibilities Possesses advanced applied drilling engineering experience. Contributes to knowledge areas within the function; not yet an expert in all. Makes recommendations on moderately complex project issues. Supports development of new processes, tools, and services; contributes to new product or technique development. Handles problems of diverse scope, from moderate to complex. Uses independent judgment for in-depth analysis; collaborates with senior professionals on methods and approaches. Works with little instruction on daily tasks; receives general guidance on new assignments. Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium projects; may coordinate professionals and technicians outside their department. This is the most senior skill level without moving into management or specialist tracks. Builds professional networks and connects resources to achieve goals; contributes ideas in planning sessions. Job Requirements Experience in drilling engineering required. Typically requires 10+ years of professional experience. Salary Range $119,371.57 - $152,198.75 Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Requests can be sent to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. Calpine is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with federal laws. For more information, review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Calpine

Job Tags

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