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Job Description
Job Id:
2318
# of Openings:
12
Position Responsibilities
Structural Fabrication Fitter
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
Use of MIG welders and flame-cutting equipment to build power plant components as specified by layouts, work orders, or blueprints.
Reports To: Fabrication Manager
Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053
Please note this is full-time position 100% based at our facility in Houston, TX As such, there are no travel requirements or per diems.
Position Responsibilities
- Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
- Position work pieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
- Ignites torch or starts power supply and strikes arc.
- Selects and inserts electrode or gas nozzle into holder and connects hoses and cables to obtain gas or specified amperage, voltage, or polarity.
- Connects and turns regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flame on torch equipment.
- Selects and installs proper consumables according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.
- Guides electrodes or torch along weld line at specified speed and angle to weld, melt, cut, or trim metal.
- Welds metal parts or components together, using MIG welding equipment.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
- Inspects finished work piece for conformance to specifications.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED and/or 2 years of experience with the basic GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
- All potential new hires for this level must pass a weld test for FCAW in the 2G and 3G configurations (horizontal and vertical up)
- All plate weld coupons are subject to CWI inspection, and bend test before any applicant can be hired. All level 2 coupons are standard carbon A-36 plate ½ inch in thickness in all positions.
- Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Desired Qualifications
- Must have basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) knowledge.
- Must know how to effectively use the following measuring devices and basic tools: tape measure, micrometer, calipers, square, level, angle finder, and weld gauges.
- Must have ability to operate forklift safely.
- Must have the ability and knowledge to rig properly and safely run an overhead style crane.
- Machine list should include but not be limited to Miller and/or Lincoln power sources.
- This position requires the knowledge of amperage, wire speed, and consumable replacement from liners, gas tips, and wire spool replacement on all the specified types of welding, while still maintaining cost effectiveness.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
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