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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.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure 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.

• 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
• a 401K plan

Position Summary

Test Manager purpose is to provide safe test training, instruct, plan and control the final test product to be submitted to the customer. This person will need to have a very solid understanding of Safety, Testing, and Test theory. This job requires obscure hours with many calls not during business hours. It is a requirement to be available and handle these calls.

Reports To:VP Gas Turbine Manufacturing

Work Location:2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Manage Schedule for all HV activities, including equipment location
  • Provide updated schedule to HV support on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by close of business each day.
  • Job Folders to be supplied by Shop Supervisor, and or Project managers.
  • Work with Shop Supervisor to ensure proper out of service time for maintenance of equipment.
• Proposal stage, verify PES HV can meet or exceed Proposed testing scope.
• Create Site Specific test plans.
• Create Test Processes and Procedures (for operational uniformity, and accountability).
• Determine test equipment needed for Testing Scope.
• Communicate with site lead while testing to ensure all testing is completed and data is verified prior to leaving site.
• Answer field test questions, help resolve issues and source needed assets to complete the testing scope with the lease amount of disruption to the schedule.
• Collect Raw data and convert to ProEnergy/Customer test report to be submitted as final product. Maintain this report in the job folder.
• “Safe Test” Training, Develop a Safety Training Syllabus for Testing.
• Develop training matrix specifically for tracking test training.
• Develop Syllabus for training, Outside PES normal testing scope.
• Provide yearly (at a minimum) training for all qualified testers/and trainees.
• Maintain training records for Testing.
• On time delivery of Final product (test report) to the PM (Average 3-5 days from De-Mob).
• Creation of training Records.
• Verification of updates to Training records on a quarterly basis.
• Accuracy of test reports, to be determined by logged “Warranty Re-test situations.”

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant sales experience in a high voltage industry.
• Hands-on experience with JD‑CF6 and LM6000 engine operation, including shaft alignment, brush generator maintenance, and demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of rotating equipment and plant controls for turbine engine plant applications
• LM6000 and LM25000 operations & maintenance (O&M) services experience is a plus.
• On Start-Up, monitor and report on system performance against design specifications, be accountable for directing performance testing
• Work with project manager to coordinate participation of vendor representatives during commissioning
• Experience with and knowledge of transformers and other high voltage equipment.
• Advanced technical, analytical, and financial proficiency- demonstrates strong capability in evaluating complex systems and making data‑driven decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams- inspires collaboration and drives collective efforts toward organizational goals.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills - able to define issues, gather and interpret data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions- comfortable working with mathematical, diagrammatic, and abstract information across both conceptual and practical scenarios.
• Sound decision‑making under pressure- consistently exercises good judgment in urgent or emergency situations.
• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance - hands‑on background in managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing plant systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ISO compliance requirements- ensures adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• A strong understanding of the lines of business they are representing based on their assigned track.
• Ability to deliver presentations to prospective clients.
• Must be capable of travel with co-worker to engage client meetings on an as needed basis to progress inquiries.
• Requires extensive use of business phone, sales database, sales software and networks.
• Basic reading, writing, speaking, and arithmetic skills required in the respective language for the area assigned.
• Must be self‑motivated.
• 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.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of general office equipment and skilled at typing at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Knowledge of communication principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic business arithmetic.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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.