Welder

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A power generation company in Houston is seeking a qualified Repair Welder. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of TIG welding experience with super-alloys. Responsibilities include using various tools for repair tasks, interpreting work instructions, and ensuring quality welding. The company offers competitive pay along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401K. Interested applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and will need to pass a weld test.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience TIG welding of super-alloys.
• Must pass a weld test for GTAW in 1G horizontal.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Use measuring equipment for accuracy.
• Prep and weld common steels and alloys.

Skills

TIG welding of super-alloys

Hand to eye coordination

Attention to detail

Pneumatic grinding tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers)

Pneumatic and electrical tools

Basic hand tools

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.

Repair Welder

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 Tig welding equipment and fixtures to repair turbine subcomponents. Must be able to use pneumatic, electrical and hand tools to prep areas to be welded, blend welded areas back to original contours, and perform minor assembly and disassembly. Will be working with specialty materials.

Reports To: ARM Supervisor

Work Location: 6 401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions provided.
• Use or learn to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauge and measuring tape.
• Prep and weld common steels, alloys, joints and geometry.
• Manufacture jigs, chills, argon backups, etc. to do their job.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience PLUS 5 years’ experience TIG welding of super-alloys.
• All potential new hires for this level must pass a weld test for GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) in 1G horizontal.
• 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 304 Stainless Steel 3/8” thickness in all positions.
• 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

• Must have good hand to eye coordination.
• Knowledge of Exotic metals or super-alloys
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Must know how to use pneumatic grinding tools.
• Must know how to weld/prep their parts.
• Must know how to blend contours.
• Use basic hand tools for disassembly/assembly.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Awareness of EHS policy and able to interpret EHS warnings.
• Must show a commitment to results and continuous improvement
  
  

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.