Internship - Regulatory Compliance

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 its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. 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 Responsibilities

• Report to and working with Compliance personnel, while participating in cross-functional teams (including Plant Managers and other Calpine Power Operations (CPO), Calpine Commercial Operations (CCO) and Information Services (IS) personnel) to monitor and assess enterprise-wide compliance with reliability-related regulatory requirements (Reliability Requirements).
• Develop and maintain compliance monitoring systems and programs to assist in compliance with Reliability Requirements, including processes for investigating and self-reporting possible instances of non-compliance.
• Read and become familiar with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and applicable Independent System Operator (ISO) operating guides and protocols.
• Coordinate with affected business units, Legal, and Government Relations to develop and review responses to possible non-compliance with Reliability Requirements or to requests for information, audits, spot checks, or other Reliability Requirements compliance activities.
• Participate in the internal audit process required to maintain consistent standards and to verify compliance with applicable Reliability Requirements.
• Perform reviews of plant electrical drawings and protection system maintenance documentation.
• Assist in managing Calpine's governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) software.
• Contribute to the development, review and approval of written policies and procedures necessary for compliance with all Reliability Requirements applying to Calpine, specifically as they relate to: Generator Owner (GO) and Generator Operator (GOP) functions as defined by NERC.
• Assist in tracking regulatory enforcement actions litigated by the CFTC, CME, and FERC, and summarizing pertinent case facts.
• Participate in the review and modification of internal standards and procedures used to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal energy regulation.
• Assist with the organization's compliance reporting activities related to resource adequacy (RA), renewables portfolio standard (RPS), Electronic Quarterly Reports (EQRs), and California Air Resources Board Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting and trading operations.

Job Requirements

• Completion of at least the Junior year of coursework for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Economics, or related fields at an accredited college or university. Qualified candidate must be a student during time of internship.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future.
• Exposure to industrial operations and/or regulatory reporting, accounting or auditing is preferable.
• General knowledge of technical operation and performance of power projects.
• Self-motivated team player with strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow instructions precisely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Personal computer experience utilizing Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer with video screen for extended periods of time.

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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