Blender

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Blender to join our Houston, TX team. This role trains to perform jet engine piece part blending and repair to PROENERGY standards, reporting to the ARM Supervisor at our Eldridge Pkwy facility.

You will work on aero-derivative gas turbine components, using pneumatic, electric, and hand tools, and you will follow detailed work instructions while ensuring safety and quality. Requires English fluency and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience blending aero derivative gas turbine parts.
• Experience blending auto body parts is acceptable.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Blend defects on aero derivative gas turbine components using pneumatic, electric, and hand tools.
• Restore areas to original contours per engineering drawings.
• Perform blending and related processes on highly engineered parts.
• Maintain and control equipment, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety gear.
• Handle loading/unloading of hardware with manual, forklift, or cranes.
• Meet safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and teamwork standards.
• Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
• Follow detailed work instructions under limited supervision.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain a clean work environment.
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team member; demonstrate blending process skills.

Skills

Aero turbine blending

Auto body blending

English fluency

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Blender will be trained to perform jet engine piece part blending and repair to PROENERGY standards.

Reports To: ARM Supervisor

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Use pneumatic, electric and hand tools to blend defects, welded areas and restore areas back to original contours on various parts of an aero derivative gas turbine.
• Completes forms associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs blending for highly engineered products including but not limited to blending, assembly/disassembly, honeycomb removal, etc.
• Properly maintains and controls equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment associated with each specific shop order.
• Daily tasks will include loading and unloading of hardware and fixtures by hand, with a fork truck or other lifting devices/cranes.
• Meet or exceed core competency expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance/punctuality, and teamwork.
• Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions under limited supervision.
• Ensures safe working practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe clean work environment.
• Function as a cross-functional team member and demonstrates gas turbine blending process skills and knowledge through the process of gas turbine components and other hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in blending aero derivative gas turbine parts is preferred.
• Experience in blending auto body parts is acceptable.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• 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

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.