Project Manager
In his role at Calpine’s Geysers Geothermal Operation, John Avery , P.E., PMP, MBA, supervises a staff of eight engineers and technicians who focus on operational plant performance and compliance; and ensure that Geysers-wide plant performance needs are evaluated, and system-wide efficiencies optimized. John started at the Geysers as a plant engineer in 1998, and progressed thru project engineering and project/program management roles until taking on his latest role in 2016. Prior to joining Calpine, John worked at GE’s Nuclear Energy division. John graduated from UC San Diego with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. John also made use of Calpine’s training and tuition reimbursement programs to get his P.E. in Mechanical Engineering; the Project Management Professional certification, and Executive MBA.
Comment/statement on tours: “Looking forward to sharing my 27 years of Geysers experience with you.”