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PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

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

Execute precision machine installation and assembly according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings using sophisticated measuring instruments. Install and align heavy industrial machinery such as conveyor systems, pumping systems, packaging systems, compressors, electric generators and turbines.

Position Responsibilities

1. Identify hand tools, fasteners and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications.
2. Apply basic layout principles, blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math.
3. Identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application.
4. Apply oxyfuel cutting techniques.
5. Set baseplates and soleplates.
6. Properly use precision measuring tools.
7. Install packing and seals (including mechanical seals).
8. Remove and install bearings and couplings.
9. Fabricate shims.
10. Pre-align and install equipment.
11. Install belt and chain drives, fans and blowers.
12. Identify conveyor parts and explain their functions.
13. Distinguish types of alignment (conventional, laser and reverse) and identify the steps that must be taken for each.
14. Identify types of pumps common and distinguish their application, troubleshooting and repairing procedures.
15. Identify types of compressors and their maintenance procedures.
16. Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes.
17. Identify turbine components and explain their functions.

Required Qualifications

1. Journeyman status in multiple mechanical trades such as millwright/welder or millwright/machinist or other similar trade combinations is required.
2. 3+ years of industrial millwright experience.
3. Work safely and effectively in a team environment, as well as with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of welding, machining, milling, cutting, etc.
6. Demonstrated ability of motivation and willing to maintain and develop skills.
7. US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
8. Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

1. Mental requirements: Well organized, ability to multi-task, analyze/interpret and make a rational decision, verbal, written and math skills a must.
2. Use of welding equipment, forklift, and a computer should be expected on a daily basis.

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.