Calpine
Director Environmental Health and Safety
Calpine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Director Environmental Health and Safety
Job Category:
Power OperationsRequisition Number:
DIREC007091Posted: November 12, 2024Full-TimeLocations
Houston, TX 77002, USADescription
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 SummaryDevelops and implements policies, programs, and practices to ensure that the organization complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards concerning the environment and health and safety of the workforce and surrounding community. Responsible for planning and directing all engineering activities to diagnose and rectify environmental problems involving the organization, its employees, and the public. The Director, EHS represents the organization at environmental and regulatory hearings and legislative meetings; oversees various engineering disciplines to preserve or improve air, soil, and water quality; ensures employee safety programs are developed and carried out and may be responsible for hazardous waste control and disposal activities including training, collection, disposal, and records maintenance and for conservation programs within the organization.Job Scope and Span of ControlManages
Environmental Health and Safety
function with an operational focus.Manages activities of broad functional area through first level management and professionals, including full human resources, cost, and budgetary accountability.Decision Making & ImpactDecisions typically related to implementation of department strategy, intradepartmental coordination, and business outcomes.Results have significant impact on costs and achievement of department objectives.Identifies opportunities, which make a significant difference to the performance of multiple department functions and possibly organization-wide impact.Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects, and/or initiatives involving multiple functional areas.Work Complexity & Independent JudgmentEstablishes operational objectives for multiple functions including work plans and delegating assignments to subordinate managers and senior professionals.Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple functions to solve complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department.LeadershipManages
EHS function
within a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for top professionals and management.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science; prefer Master’s Degree.Typically requires a minimum of 10-15 years in area of specialization.Additional Calpine InformationEqual 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 a case-by-case basis.
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Job Category:
Power OperationsRequisition Number:
DIREC007091Posted: November 12, 2024Full-TimeLocations
Houston, TX 77002, USADescription
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 SummaryDevelops and implements policies, programs, and practices to ensure that the organization complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards concerning the environment and health and safety of the workforce and surrounding community. Responsible for planning and directing all engineering activities to diagnose and rectify environmental problems involving the organization, its employees, and the public. The Director, EHS represents the organization at environmental and regulatory hearings and legislative meetings; oversees various engineering disciplines to preserve or improve air, soil, and water quality; ensures employee safety programs are developed and carried out and may be responsible for hazardous waste control and disposal activities including training, collection, disposal, and records maintenance and for conservation programs within the organization.Job Scope and Span of ControlManages
Environmental Health and Safety
function with an operational focus.Manages activities of broad functional area through first level management and professionals, including full human resources, cost, and budgetary accountability.Decision Making & ImpactDecisions typically related to implementation of department strategy, intradepartmental coordination, and business outcomes.Results have significant impact on costs and achievement of department objectives.Identifies opportunities, which make a significant difference to the performance of multiple department functions and possibly organization-wide impact.Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects, and/or initiatives involving multiple functional areas.Work Complexity & Independent JudgmentEstablishes operational objectives for multiple functions including work plans and delegating assignments to subordinate managers and senior professionals.Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple functions to solve complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department.LeadershipManages
EHS function
within a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for top professionals and management.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science; prefer Master’s Degree.Typically requires a minimum of 10-15 years in area of specialization.Additional Calpine InformationEqual 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 a case-by-case basis.
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