Fabrication Supervisor - 3rd Shift

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor for the 3rd shift at our Houston, TX site. You will lead a direct-labor team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality and on-time production.

The role requires experience with welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW), oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, and strong knowledge of welding symbols and codes (AWS A2.4, ASME). English fluency and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and/or 5 years’ experience with basic welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW), oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting.
• PPE knowledge is required.
• Proficient use of measuring tools: tape, micrometer, calipers, square, level, angle finder, weld gauges, clamps, and half clamp configurations.
• Experience operating material handling equipment; forklift operation.
• Ability to rig properly and safely operate overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of Miller and Lincoln power sources and welding parameters.
• Able to read welding symbols and comply with AWS A2.4, ASME standards.
• Fluent English; US work authorization; able to pass pre-employment checks.
• Background check and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct (POD) work to ensure a safe environment and high-quality, on-time output.
• Report to Fabrication Manager and supervise shift-level teams of direct labor.
• Lead daily improvement initiatives and enforce 5S standards.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity metrics; ensure accurate NCR reporting.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll-related PTO approvals.
• Issue helpdesk tickets and manage tool requests.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

PPE knowledge

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Welding measurement basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Miller power sources

Lincoln power sources

Tape measure

Micrometer

Calipers

Square

Level

Angle finder

Weld gauges

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.

Fabrication Supervisor- 3rd Shift

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

A Supervisor is defined as the operational leader for a shift, group or team of direct labor work force. This position reports to a manager who has responsibility for a collective of shifts, groups or teams.

The Supervisor will Plan, Organize and Direct (POD) work to ensure safe working environment and practices, maintain the highest quality of product and people, and achieve on time schedule attainment.

Reports To: Fabrication Manager

Work Location: 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Expectations For The Supervisor Includes But Not Limited To

• Effective communicator:
  • Evaluate direct reports both formally and informally
  • Ensure expectations are understood for safety, quality and productivity
  • Ensure employees are aware of Company information/news, policy and expectations
  • Communicate across the Company the expectations, needs and situations as needed
  • Participate and complete daily pass-down when working with multiple Supervisors
• Reporting and Administrative:
  • Safety – all near misses and incident reporting with appropriate escalation as per policy and expectation from manager
  • Quality – responsible for accurate NCR reporting, redlining and escalation of issues. Assist in the inspections of parts and work quality.
  • Ensure accurate time keeping for reports and payroll completion which includes the approval process of PTO
  • Issue Helpdesk tickets as required
  • Make consumable or tool request
  • Schedule attainment communication and documentation
  • Performance Reviews - Writes mid-year and annual employee evaluations for direct reports
  • Discipline - Prepares performance discipline documentation for review with appropriate leadership
• Managing for Daily Improvement:
  • Encourage and participate in shop improvement teams. Champion action items.
  • Ensure all employees are maintaining and improving 5S standards
  • Identify and correct behavior or policy violations & elevate as required
  • Identify and praise solid performance from individuals and/or teams and elevate.
  • Communicate design and process improvement ideas
  • Track and communicate man hour status and goals

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and/or 5 years’ experience with the basic GMAW (gas metal arc welding), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), FCAW(flux cored arc welding), Oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
• 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, weld gages, clamps, and half clamp configurations. Along with safe porta-power operation and techniques.
• Material handling equipment experience:
• 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.
• Quality Standards and drawing Comprehension:
  • Identify basic welding symbols and components of a symbol (arrow, reference line, tail, size, length) in accordance with the current national welding symbol standard AWS A 2.4 along with ASME standards current edition.
  • Quality of welds shall be in accordance with D1.1 and ASME section 9 for judging undercut, porosity, and size of weld tolerances.
  • Must also understand warpage and heat placement to achieve flatness and overall part conformity to part specified tolerances.
• 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

• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc).

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.