Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range: 

Operator Technician I - $34.2125 to $42.7653 / hour 

Operator Technician II - $37.2019 to $46.5024 /hour 

Operator Technician III - $42.9162 to $53.6452 /hour 

Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Baytown Energy Center in Baytown, Texas.

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Journey level with specialized technical knowledge of the function.
• Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
• Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.
• With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.
• Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.
• Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
• Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Works under general supervision.
• Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.
• May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.

**This Role can be filled as a Operator Technician I, Operator Technician II, or at the Operator Technician III level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level. **

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician I 

• High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
• Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills
• 2-years of directly related experience, including understanding of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation
• Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred
• Valid state driver’s license
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II 

• High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
• 6-years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
• Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Basic certifications or licenses
• Valid state driver's license

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician III 

• High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
• 10+ years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
• Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Basic certifications or licenses
• Valid state driver's license