Meteorologist
Job Description
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)
Analyzes meteorological data to prepare reports and forecasts considering the weather’s impact on energy markets across North America. Studies and interpret maps, synoptic reports, and charts to forecast lead times from now-casting severe weather events to seasonal outlooks. Supports traders by providing accurate, up to date, and innovative historical and forecasted weather information that will assist them in making well-informed trading decisions. Provides short, medium and long-range forecasts daily considering the impact renewable technologies will have on our markets. Monitor and analyze weather patterns and provide information and updates periodic updates; create seasonal hydro outlooks; and help BCMT decide on severe weather impacts to our geographically diverse plants and offices.
Job Scope & Technical Excellence
- Comprehensive knowledge.
- Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
- Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
Decision Making & Innovation
- 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 products, services or techniques.
Work Complexity & Independent Judgment
- Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
- Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
Self-Management & Leadership
- Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
- Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
Communication & Influence
- Resource integrator -builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Seasoned professional; typically requires minimum of 3-5 years weather forecasting experience.
- 5-10 years of experience preferred.
- Experience with Energy, Trading & Renewable energy technologies is a plus.
- Python, MATLAB, R, GrADS or similar programming experience
- Understanding of commodities markets and global impacts of weather on Natural Gas and Crude Products.
Additional Benefit – Hybrid with On-Site in Houston, TX: Three times a week with Manager approval
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 [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here